PZO: What is your favorite Beastie Boys song?
Benji: Hmmmm.....Rhymin and Stealin.
PZO: What has been the best experience about touring?
Benji: Its all good. Getting to play and getting to hang out
with my Rancid.
PZO: Do you still attend concerts now, and if so, what have you attended lately? What was your favorite?
Benji: Yeah, we do. My favorite ive seen lately has been Mest and Goldfinger.
PZO: Who has been the biggest musical influence to you?
Benji: I would have to say Rancid.
PZO: Do your tattoos and piercings symbolize anything special?
Benji: They symbolize that I can do what I want. They
ensure that I will never work a regular job.
PZO: How do you feel about WHFS radio station supporting you and who is your favorite WHFS dj??
Benji: Theyre amazing
and so cool. I love them. I like all of the DJs. Grahm, Gina Krash, Pat, Bob. Tim Vigin is the man.
PZO: Did you ever watch Sesame Street and, if you did, who was your favorite character?
Benji: No, I didnt watch
it. I watched Mr. Rogers though. That guy is creepy.
PZO: If you could make a band out of animals, which animal
would you be?
Benji: A Bear Monkey
PZO: What do you do in your spare time?
Benji: Write songs, read, learn new languages.
PZO: Really? What is the most recent language?
Benji: Im learning Italian right now. "Gratzi".
PZO: What do you do to get pumped up for a show?
Benji: Fist fight....Nah, just kidding. Pray, warm-up.
PZO: Are you a closet-fan to any band?
Benji: Ummmm....Well, not NSYNC. Maybe Culture Club....just kidding. Disturbed
and Crazytown.
PZO: Really??
Benji: No.
PZO: What were you classified as in high school?
Benji: I was a loser.....nah, I didnt have a classification. I had
friends in different groups. Thats when I started the band.
PZO: What are some quotes that help you get through each day?
Benji: Smiles are free! No....um, Youll never amount
to anything, Youre worthless.....
PZO: Whats your favorite place to eat in California?
Benji: Your moms house!! No, just kidding. Actually, outside
on the sidewalk. I like to spread my food around and make people walk around me.......No, I like El Pollo Loco....and Rubios!
PZO:
Thats what someone told me.
Benji: One day we all went surfing with the lead singer of Goldfinger and he took us there
afterwards. Its so good!
PZO: How did you come up with the name Good Charlotte?
Benji: Actually, it;s the name of a childrens book, obviously,
called Good Charlotte. We thought it would be a cool band name. Were trying to come up with a good story for the band as well.
PZO: Do you get along with the other band members?
Benji: Not at all. Theyre all assholes. As soon as I find some
other guys to replace them with, theyre out. Nah, were all friends. We all get along. Joel and I are best friends.
PZO:
How did you all meet?
Benji: Its a weird story actually. We were all going to your moms house. We all got there at the
same time and met on the porch.
PZO: Oh really....
Benji: Yeah! No, we met in high school.
PZO: I like the other
story better.
Benji: Me too.
PZO: What is your best childhood memory?
Benji: Getting beat. Being sent to bed without dinner. No....My brothers
and sisters. Hanging out.
PZO: What do you do while youre not out on the road?
Benji: Check out new bands, wisit some bands in the studio,
write songs. I sometimes watch t.v. I date too, but it hasnt been going that well lately.
PZO: What was your worst job?
Benji: Hmmmm.....Id have to say Target.
PZO: Since you and Joel are identical twins, do you ever sense whats going on with eachother when youre apart?
Benji:
Yeah. When something bad happens, we can sense it.
PZO: We know you like goth/punk girls, but would there be any chance of a change?
Benji: Well, if I dated a prep,
I would be prepper, wouldnt I? I guess if they were nice and we got along, then yeah. There isnt a specific type for me.
PZO: Can you dance?
Benji: I can freak.
PZO: What was the best birthday present this year?
Benji: Hehe, I cant tell ya. Nah.....the MXPX tour actually. They
brought me up on stage, so that was cool. this interview from popzineonline.com
