INTERVIEW: Tiffany and Gretchen with Jade in 2000

This interview with Jade was originally published on TiffanyStar.com (domain now belongs to somebody else) in 2000 and was reposted to WakeUpCall75.tripod.com, a fansite. It was conducted by Tiffany, and is Part 1 of a 4-part series of interviews with Jade, Hunter, Davey, and Adam. The band had just released "The Art of Drowning."

Gretchen: Start off with your full name...

Jade: Jade Errol Puget

G: What are your nicknames?

J: Haday, The Playa...Actually, I got one tonight, Playboy II (Skippy AKA Drum machine guy gave that one to me)

G: why?

J: I don't know, he just told me.

G: Previous bands?

J: Influence 13 with Geoff and Nick 13. I was in a band with Adam and Jeff that didn't have a name. I was in 2 with Smith,

one was hardcore and one pop punk...neither had a name. Loose Change, Redemption 87, Taxidermy (bass) Special guests for

one show, we played The Cure, Green Day, maybe some Morrissey. I was in a band called F3BW with Nick, and Levi from

Loose Change, I played bass in it. I was in Dance Hall Crashers for one practice.

G: What are your views on The Push-Up Girls?

J: I viewed them naked when they didn't know I was there. That window right there...you think I'm kidding.

G: Favorite Movie?

J: Cross between true romance and TX Chain saw Massacre.

Tiffany: Why did the 80's rock so hard?

J: I can't answer this because it would take an essay...

G: What bands are you listening to right now?

J: Cradle of Filth, Dillenger Escape Plan, The Get Up Kids, Darle Throne, At the Drive In.

G: What is your favorite song off of the new album?

J: I don't have a favorite.

T: What song do you think is the most complicated on guitar?

J: Of Greetings and Goodbyes.

G: Who does back ups on the new album?

J: Nick 13 and Chris Higgins, Lars from Rancid, Joe Clements, and Thadd LaRue

T: Favorite Coffee drink?

J: Latte

G: Favorite food?

J: Chicken and granola bars

G: why Chicken and granola bars? (the song)

J: I just had a strange cravings during the recording of Black Sails. I was like a pregnant woman. I wrote it after eating a

bunch of chicken and granola; I was inspired. Dave sang and I did the back ups. Hunter played the piano for it. It wasn't

supposed to be recorded.

T: If you could be in a state, what state would it be...get it (har har! it was late, give me a brake..uh)

J: A state of disarray

T: if you could be a character from the original Nintindo, which would it be?

J: It would be the crab that throws the rocks on Super Mario Three

T: when is your birthday?

J: November 28, 1973

T: Why do you like Morrissey?

J: Because he has an incredible voice, great melodies, great lyrics....He's an awesome singer.

G: Boxers or briefs?

J: Boxers. Briefs are stupid. Briefs constrict yo shit.

G: Siblings?

J: Two brothers and a sister

G: Batman or Spiderman?

J: That's a hard one...I would say batman

G: how many tattoos do you have?

J: Six

T: What is your favorite tattoo?

J: I like the roses I just got because they are new.

T: What does the tattoo on your stomach say?

J: Committed.

G: What is your favorite Tim Burton film?

J: Beatle Juice

G: What color are you nails right now?

J: Crimson....even darker than crimson...I don't know what to call them.

G: What shows have you been to lately?

J: Tiger Army, ATDI, Sunny Day Realestate

G: Any last words?

J: I hate the last words.