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What is your full real name?
John Patrick Cowsill
When and where were you born?
I was born on March 2, 1956, in Newport, R.I.
What is your height, weight and coloring?
I stand five feet and three inches tall and weigh 103 pounds. My hair and eyes are both brown.
Family info:
I have five brothers and one sister: Bill (20), Bob (18), Dick (18), Paul (16), Barry (13) and Susie (8). My parents' names are Barbara and Bud.
Where do you live now?
When we're not on tour, we sometimes live in an apartment in New York City - but our real home is in Newport, R.I.
What kind of car would you like to have?
I don't really like cars, but I'd love to have a Honda motorcycle!
What kind of music do you like?
Almost any kind, but the Beatles are my favorites.
What do you do in your spare time?
I love to play Parker Bros. games, and my favorite sport is basketball.
Can you cook?
Yes - I'm an expert at making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or hamburgers and French fries.
Would you like to get married?
NO! After all, I am just twelve - give me time!
What type of girls do you find most attractive?
Girls with blonde hair, red hair, brown hair, etc. However personality is more important to me than looks.
How many children would you like to have?
Three - if I get married!
Briefly describe your dream girl:
My mother.
What three tips would you give a girl who wanted you to like her?
Just - BE NICE!
What type of girls do you usually dislike?
I don't dislike anybody!
Who has helped you most with your career?
Bill, my oldest brother.
Who are your closest friends in and out of show business?
I like everyone we work with, and my best friends are Bobby Underwood, Adam Arkin, Sister Nicola and all of the nuns at St. Augustine's in Newport.
What performers that you've worked with do you admire most?
The McCoys
How do you relax?
By going to sleep.
What do you like best about your work?
It's fun!
What do you dislike about your work?
It's hard!
What kind of clothing do you like to wear when you're not performing?
Anything that's warm.
What kind of clothes do you like to see girls wear?
Mini skirts - short ones!
What is your most prized material possession?
I have two. One is the gold watch my manager gave me for Christmas, and the other is a gold ring a fan gave me.
When you give presents to a girl, what do you usually pick?
I've never given a girl a present - YET!
What is your pet weakness?
Being tickled!
What are your favorite TV shows?
Star Trek and Mission Impossible.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you wish for?
Just to get off!
Where do you go to get away from it all? What do you do?
I can't get away! Who wants to get away?
When are you most happy?
All the time!
How has making money changed your life?
It hasn't - and it won't!
What one girl in the whole world would you like to meet?
Phyllis Diller
What do you say when guys tease you about having long hair?
My hair isn't long!
Do you have a secret longing?
Yes, but I can't tell a secret.
Have you ever dated a fan? Would you?
No, not yet - but I certainly would.
What kind of people do you enjoy being with?
Talkative people and people who are fun.
What are your favorite colors, flowers, food?
I like every color, all flowers, and I love chicken.
What advice would you give a young person who would like to make a career in show business?
PRACTICE!!
What is the most embarrassing thing that's ever happen to you?
Dropping a drumstick on stage - boy, did that shake me up!
Do you read or answer your fan mail?
Yes, I love to read your letters. When time allows, I answer as many as possible. You can write to me at P.O. Box 788, Radio City Station, New York, N.Y. 10019.
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