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• So after 12 goals in the first two games why don't you want to Go To Chelsea? And who do you follow?

  Posted by Martin Jagger at 5:02 PM | 25/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• After guest appearences in Austin Powers, The Simposons and Fraiser is it true to say Elvis Costello is a frustrated comedian

  Posted by stan jones at 6:14 PM | 25/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• "Spectacular Spinning Songbook" - a good idea that got the audience going or a disaster ? (surely must have had something going for it ??)

  Posted by Trisha Macnair at 8:31 PM | 25/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Do you still ever get the urge to dance the way you did in the video for "I can't stand up for falling down"? Cos I love it and it makes you wanna join in!

  Posted by Ann Marie miller at 8:54 PM | 25/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Were you annoyed you were so far down the bill at Hard Rock Calling this year, I'm embarrassed to say that I missed your set because of Fabio Capello's tossers being humiliated by Germany

  Posted by Joel Grant at 9:14 PM | 25/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Were you annoyed you were so far down the bill at Hard Rock Calling this year, I'm embarrassed to say that I missed your set because of Fabio Capello's tossers being humiliated by Germany

  Posted by Joel Grant at 9:14 PM | 25/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Were you annoyed you were so far down the bill at Hard Rock Calling this year, I'm embarrassed to say that I missed your set because of Fabio Capello's tossers being humiliated by Germany

  Posted by Joel Grant at 9:15 PM | 25/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• So with 12 goals in 2 games, why don't you want to Go To Chelsea? ...and who do you follow>

  Posted by Martin Jagger at 10:36 PM | 25/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• My ex-wife used to call Almost Blue "sad git music". I loved it. Who was right?

  Posted by Martin Jagger at 10:38 PM | 25/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Was there anything you really wanted to ask Bill Clinton when he was a guest on “Spectacle” but couldn’t cause… well he’s Bill Clinton the 42nd President of the United States?

  Posted by Lars L.J. at 11:40 PM | 25/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Which was more embarrassing – your appearance on The Simpsons, in the R White advert, or on Two and a Half Men?

  Posted by Paul Beadle at 9:52 AM | 26/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Do you still have fond memories of the demon heckler from your Brodsky Quartet gig at Glagsow Royal Concert Hall in April 2009?

  Posted by Martin Heron at 1:19 PM | 26/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Hello,
  Is there any emerging artists you are thrilled about these days? Which ones?
  Thanks

  Posted by Benjamin Martinez at 2:00 PM | 26/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• What's your view on Squeeze's re-recording of their songs - many of which were on East Side Story - which you produced - and were you approached in participating in singing on Tempted again?

  Posted by Kristjan at 2:51 PM | 26/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Why did you decide to write a whole album's worth of songs for Wendy James? And do you still keep in touch with her?
  

  Posted by Jane at 3:50 PM | 26/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• You've been known to queue outside shops on the day albums are released. Are you saddened by the way music is much more digital now?

  Posted by gareth davies at 4:48 PM | 26/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Favorite packet of crisps?

  Posted by Harry at 10:56 PM | 26/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• You seem to have written quite a lot of songs with Sir Paul McCartney. Is he a great person to collaborate with or do you just enjoy each other's company?

  Posted by Jack Burns at 12:00 PM | 27/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Is there any connection between you and the film "Napoleon Dynamite", beyond the name?

  Posted by James Wood at 8:44 PM | 27/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Would you ever consider singing for Britain in "Eurovision"?

  Posted by Jim Wood at 8:48 PM | 27/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• I gather you're a big Ray Charles fan. So, what's your favourite Ray Charles song?

  Posted by bill johnson at 10:43 PM | 27/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• You snubbed your nose at Israeli fans after promising two concerts there. Do you have any regrets for standing with pisslamic terrorists and the world of pisslam that have the most repressive, brutal and intolerant totalitarian regimes on the planet?

  Posted by Lily at 12:07 AM | 28/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• You have never strayed from the subjects of politics or religion in your music. You are a confessed athiest who often envokes contempt for your Christian heritage. Would you dare speak out against other religious cultures as willingly as you do Christianity? Might we see you compose a song regarding the *genocidal* genital mutilation of the women of Eygpt? Why do you think the world turns away from the suffering of the 40 million women of this country alone?

  Posted by Lily at 3:39 AM | 28/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Being a political animal, you were an outspoken critic of President Bush, and yet you seem a fan of President Obama who has continued the war on "terror" to the point of escalating unmanned drone attacks into Pakistan and possibly Yemen, along with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Can we glean from this that you support the war on terror against muslim extremists?

  Posted by Lily at 3:58 AM | 28/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• You have been very clear, throughout your career, --in both song and print--about your bleak & jaundiced worldview and less-than-sunny predictions for the future of humanity. Given this, how did you come around to the idea of bringing children into the world, especially as an older father?

  Posted by hstaudt at 3:58 AM | 28/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• In the past you have commented that money has never been the motivation behind your stellar musical career and yet you are now a multi-millionaire and one who seems willing to devote to your time and talents to many medical and charitable causes. When you are as rich as you are, is there a compulsion to philanthropy?

  Posted by Lily at 4:15 AM | 28/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• As a young man you called yourself a poet. In your recent conversation with Odile W. Husband, you say that you are not? Could it be that you ARE a poet, but you just don't know it?

  Posted by Lily at 4:29 AM | 28/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• What was it like collaborating with the legendary musician Paul McCartney on your various collaborations, including Macca's album "Flowers In The Dirt"?

  Posted by Mark Wilson at 10:07 AM | 28/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• What was it like collaborating with the legendary musician Paul McCartney on your various collaborations, including Macca's album "Flowers In The Dirt"?

  Posted by Mark Wilson at 10:07 AM | 28/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• 'Long as a constables truncheon', 'enjoying the lay of the land', 'the part of him you're leaving', ' try to jump your borders' - the lyrics of National Ranson are littered, delightfully, with double entendre. Have you been indulging your inner 'Carry On' ?

  Posted by John Foyle at 6:09 PM | 28/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• 'Long as a constables truncheon', 'enjoying the lay of the land', 'the part of him you're leaving', ' try to jump your borders' - the lyrics of National Ranson are littered, delightfully, with double entendre. Have you been indulging your inner 'Carry On' ?

  Posted by John Foyle at 6:11 PM | 28/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Why is the song "Condemned Man" not on your new album?

  Posted by John Keenan at 6:18 PM | 28/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• When do you intend to release/record the mingus songs you have written lyrics for?

  Posted by John at 6:21 PM | 28/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• After multiple reissues of your catalogue, in progressive crappier formats (regression not matched in the price front), do you think your will begin putting the fan (note that I am not saying "the completist" here) ahead of the money anytime soon?

  Posted by Ann Onymous at 7:30 PM | 28/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• How do you quiet your mind? You must need a quiet mind in which to create? Are you bothered by past mistakes?

  Posted by Veronica at 7:18 AM | 29/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Do you have any hobbies, like stamp collecting?

  Posted by Ivy at 7:20 AM | 29/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• My parents named me for your song. Does it bother you that your fans do that? Or is it flattering?

  Posted by Alison at 7:22 AM | 29/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• If you could only listen to one genre of music for the rest of your life, what would it be?

  Posted by Woody at 7:25 AM | 29/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Your on a life boat, just survived a boat sinking. On the lifeboat with you are Jesus, Siddharta Guatama and Mouhamed. One person must go to save the others, and it is your decision. Who do you kick off?

  Posted by Dave at 7:29 AM | 29/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• What's the worse thing you've ever done that you wouldn't want anyone to know about?

  Posted by God's comic at 7:31 AM | 29/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Do you read Q-magazine?

  Posted by Caitlyn at 7:33 AM | 29/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• What was the last book you read?

  Posted by Craigie at 7:35 AM | 29/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• How many hours of sleep do you need to function? And is sleep a part of the creative process for you?

  Posted by Karen at 7:39 AM | 29/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• How's your wife?

  Posted by Emily neilson at 12:28 PM | 29/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Which of your albums has constantly remained a personal favourite.

  Posted by mark heaton at 3:16 AM | 30/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• So who is Alison then? And why was she disappointing?

  Posted by Dave Dixon at 3:17 AM | 30/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Olivers Army - Help or hinderance career wise ?

  Posted by Mark Heaton at 3:42 AM | 30/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Olivers Army - Help or hinderance career wise ?

  Posted by Mark Heaton at 3:42 AM | 30/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• At the risk of you going off on one and making the national press, how annoyed are you that series two of Spectacle can't seem to find a home on UK tv?

  Posted by Peter Gale at 12:11 PM | 30/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• As a Jew, I was very disappointed at your cancellation of two shows in Israel. How can you agree to play in Turkey, that along with other moslem countries continue to deny the Kurds a homeland through the most violent means, but punish your Jewish fans for a government that is trying to defend its populus from moslem groups that call daily for its anihilation? Turkey alone, is responsible for the violent murder of over 40,000 Kurds. I'm sure you can remember the gassed Kurdish villages in Iraq under Saddam, whole villages lying dead in the streets! How do you justify your political actions? Are you an anti-semite?

  Posted by Dave at 6:53 PM | 30/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• With the rise of mp3 do you think vinyl is officially dead?

  Posted by Paul Gilronan at 10:38 PM | 30/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Who is Oliver, and why did he need an army?

  Posted by Martin Felton at 12:26 AM | 31/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Who is Oliver, and why did he need an army?

  Posted by Martin at 12:26 AM | 31/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• You have been known to use scarfs to keep your throat warm and protected. I'm wondering if you use a neti pot to clean your sinua passages?

  Posted by Fern at 3:37 AM | 31/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Ooops, that would be "sinus" passages. Do you use a neti pot to clean your sinus passages. Cause it might improve your tone!

  Posted by Fern at 3:40 AM | 31/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Whenever I listen to The Delivery Man I am reminded of the movie Night of the Hunter directed by Charles Laugton and starring Robert Mitchum. Are you familiar with the movie and, if so, did it have any influence upon you when composing the songs for this album?

  Posted by ian shipeye at 4:36 PM | 31/08/2010 | Report Abuse

• Are you celebrating too Elvis?

  About 3,000 people joined a rally in Gaza to celebrate the murder of four Israelis in Hebron today. Hamas military wing spokesman Abu Obeida was among them and told The Associated Press: "The Qassam Brigades announces its full responsibility for the heroic operation in Hebron."

  Posted by Benedict Arnold at 7:09 AM | 01/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Who, alive or dead, would you like to duet with?

  Posted by gareth davies at 5:10 PM | 01/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• What country has the best audiences?

  Posted by Becky Davies at 5:16 PM | 01/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Isn´t it a drag that when you get to play with people you have admired for a big part of your life they are already way past their best.

  Posted by Peter from Stockholm at 5:29 PM | 01/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Isn´t it a drag that when you get to play with people you have admired for a big part of your life they are already way past their best.

  Posted by Peter from Stockholm at 5:29 PM | 01/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• 20 plus years and Thatcher memories seem to becoming blurred to many who forget the reality of those times and the impact on Britain. Will you still be looking to Tramp the Dirt down when her day comes?

  Posted by David Stokoe at 5:58 PM | 01/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• What do you think of the young Elvis who tried to gatecrash the CBS convention in Park Lane when the Beach Boys were playing back in 1977?

  Posted by John Tondeur at 6:51 PM | 01/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• What do you think of the young Elvis who busked outside the CBS convention in London where the Bech Boys were playing back in 1977?

  Posted by John Tondeur at 7:02 PM | 01/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Elvis which has been your favourite guest appearance? The Simpsons, Austin Powers, Frasier or Two and a Half Men?

  Posted by Peter Harnett at 10:21 PM | 01/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• What was it like to work with Burt Bacharach, and will there be a second volume to 'Painted From Memory'?

  Posted by Ben Williams at 11:05 PM | 01/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• How do you feel towards the notion that music critics like Elvis Costello because music critics look like Elvis Costello?

  Posted by Ben Williams at 11:08 PM | 01/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Do you think musical stars are more susceptible to the "fashionable" statement of little consideration instead of real conviction seeing as how it is probably one of the greater areas of creative and intellectual life that is propelled by marketing and popular culture than most? Is it important to grab on to "hot" issues as a way to maintain relevancy and garner the publicity needed to get your name out there in a sea of talent but reciprocal limited interest, especially in these economic times?

  Posted by Lily at 2:12 AM | 02/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Is there a soundboard recording of Jeff Buckley's performance of 'Dido's Lament' at the Meltdown Festival (July 1995), and if so, would you consider working with Sony to release it?

  Posted by Anna Gerraty at 2:31 AM | 02/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• What is the role of popular music in society?

  Posted by Lily at 3:37 AM | 02/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• What's your favorite color? I've always wondered that about you.
  

  Posted by Rose at 3:56 AM | 02/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• What is a greater measure of value: quantity or quality?

  Posted by Lila at 3:59 AM | 02/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Let's face it, you're a Brit. You were raised on cabbage and corned beef, fish and chips, and sheperd's pie. What's your favorite ethic food: Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Indian?

  Posted by Rose at 4:38 AM | 02/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• How many countries of the world have you visited? Do you know for sure?

  Posted by Rose at 4:40 AM | 02/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Have you seen the video, Dancing Merengue Dog? It's on YouTube. Do you think the god is happy and a willing participant?

  Posted by Rose at 4:42 AM | 02/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• It is reported that you are bllingual in Italian and English. As someone tuned into the aural pleasure of sound: Che cosa pensate siete la lingua più bella nel mondo?

  Posted by Rose at 4:49 AM | 02/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Do you llike flowers? If so, what flower do you think is the most magnificent?

  Posted by Rose at 4:51 AM | 02/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Glad you don't look - in any way - like the king of Belgium!

  Posted by flap at 4:15 PM | 02/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Is a reunion of Flip City (EC's band before signing to Stiff) ever on the cards? And if so do you remember any of the songs?

  Posted by Tony O'Rourke at 9:30 PM | 02/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• So when is a song written by Declan MacManus and when is it written by Elvis Costello? I notice that the credits interchange between Declan and Elvis. Is there some hidden meaning or is a case of publishers playing silly buggers?

  Posted by Tony O'Rourke at 9:34 PM | 02/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Hastings Pier Pavillion March 1980. Temporary loss of lyrical memory...dodgy fish 'n' chips or something more sinister?

  Posted by Alan Mummery at 11:53 AM | 03/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• I remember donkeys years ago you appeared on Radio 1s round table and stated that Queen and all their fans should be rounded up and put into a huge hole and buried. Do you still stand by this?

  Posted by colin thompson at 1:11 PM | 03/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Is it likely that you will ever write a definitive autobiography with some explanations of lyrics & songs ?

  Posted by Alan Wright at 5:38 PM | 03/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Are you aware that in the Smile Cam intervals at the New York Yankees home games EC & The A's 'What's so Funny 'bout Peace Love and Understanding' is played.Are you getting your royalties?

  Posted by Lucy Mummery at 10:13 PM | 03/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• When you wrote "Pump It Up," could you ever have imagined that it would be a fixture at US ice hockey games et al.? And how much $ does that make you?

  Posted by Scott Weighart at 1:28 PM | 04/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• If 1981 was a 'good year for the roses', what is 2010 a good year for, for you?

  Posted by Fiona at 9:23 PM | 05/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Only some 50 more or less questions for the King of America? Do you think your fan base is dwindling?

  Posted by Raelle at 9:26 PM | 05/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Can you answer the question you once posed. Is Manchester a city or more a state of mind ?

  Posted by mark heaton at 4:35 AM | 06/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Can you answer the question you once posed. Is Manchester a city or more a state of mind ?

  Posted by mark heaton at 4:35 AM | 06/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Can you answer the question you once posed. Is Manchester a city or more a state of mind ?

  Posted by mark heaton at 4:36 AM | 06/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Can you answer the question you once posed. Is Manchester a city or more a state of mind ?

  Posted by mark heaton at 4:37 AM | 06/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• How much did you get paid for singing back-up for your dad on the 'Secret Lemonade Drinker' song?

  Posted by Kathleen Allen at 11:15 AM | 08/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• did your dad really do a soap advert on TV? and would you do one for pills?

  Posted by paul at 4:03 PM | 09/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• As you and Morrissey are my favourite song writers and singers - what do you think about The Smiths and Morrissey? Will there be another record with The Attractions or The Imposters soon?

  Posted by Tore Johansen at 1:23 PM | 15/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• My dad was a registrar in Norbiton, Surrey and actually 'married' your dad. This has been his biggest claim to fame! He used to tell me and my brother that story every time the R Whites advert came on! Who have you most been most starstruck by when you've met them?

  Posted by Paul Gilronan at 5:19 PM | 17/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• What is your favourite song that you have covered and why?

  Posted by Nigel Foster at 2:11 PM | 18/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• If some cad insulted Diana in front of you, would you punch him in the face?

  Posted by Violet at 4:16 AM | 19/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Why is the song"Condemned Man" not on National Ransom?Heard it at recent concert and it was the best song you played.

  Posted by John Keenan at 8:00 PM | 20/09/2010 | Report Abuse

• Any plans to tour Australia again in the future and even include Adelaide this time. (please !)

  Posted by ned kelly at 7:01 AM | 21/09/2010 | Report Abuse

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