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<moderator> <fredstab> U2Question from fredstab: Edge : Are you gonna take 1-2 year break before the next recording sessions ?
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<edge> I think we'll definitely take at least a weekend off at the end of tour before we start working on new songs. It's been a hard year.
<moderator> <dr_fusion> U2Question from dr_fusion: What was it like being back in Slane Castle after 20 years?
<edge> the traffic was far worse but there was a few more people who turned out to see us this time round.
<moderator> <got_edge> U2Question from got_edge: WHAY ARE YOU SUCH A GENIUS?
<edge> I'm glad you asked me that MUM...
<moderator> <skytree> U2Question from skytree: you look like Spock. Are you sure you aren't a Vulcan hiding your pointy ears under your hats?
<edge> Beam me up Scottie!
<moderator> <zooropop> U2Question from zooropop: Edge, on stage, can you SEE us ?
<edge> I remember you from the last show, you were the woman with the red jumper. the woman 225 from the left.
<moderator> <Oestes> U2Question from Oestes: Edge, what song is your favorite to play live?
<edge> 'Walk On' this week. It changes all the time.
<moderator> <anna> U2Question from anna: i' very curious if you and the rest of the band who did a tribute to herman brood, the dutch rock and roller, really knew him
<edge> Yes, we knew Herman not terribly well. We had a few great nights with him, he will be sorely missed.
<moderator> <joc> U2Question from joc: are the Irish the best crowd to play to in Ireland?
<edge> In my experience 'YES'
<moderator> <bono1> U2Question from bono1: Edge type faster
<edge> Feck Off BONO
<moderator> <Robert> U2Question from Robert: Have you anything special planned for such a small environment tonight?
<edge> try not to bump in to eachother. try to play on time. try to remember what song we're playing etc etc
<moderator> <Ron> U2Question from Ron: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE VIDEO FOR RED HILL ?
<edge> what video for 'Red Hill'?
<moderator> <heroine> U2Question from heroine: WHAT IS THE HARDEST u2 SONG TO PLAY LIVE EDGE!?
<edge> Stairway to Heaven
<moderator> <rd_r> U2Question from rd_r: r u gonna work with destinys child
<edge> they've already being part of 'Whats going On' the song has produced for 'Artists Against Aids' and the Sept 11th fund.
<moderator> <KolYe> U2Question from KolYe: How has the band been affected by the recent acts of terrorism in the us?
<edge> I'm sure pretty much like everyone. It's been the backdrop to everything we've done since we heard the news. I had to stop watching CNN 24hrs a day after doing it for 1 week.
<moderator> <Kose> U2Question from Kose: edge will Ireland qualify for the world cup
<edge> I've very good feeling about this and I'm looking forward to a trip to Japan myself if I get the chance.
<moderator> <wetwet> U2Question from wetwet: what songs from the past you would like to compose?
<edge> 'All The Time In The World' and 'Tangled Up In Blue' by Bob Dylan, 'One' - oh we did write that!
<moderator> <The-Fly> U2Question from The-Fly: Can we expect an unplugged U2 album anytime in the future?
<edge> We do a little unplugged every night we play so, I don't know if we'll actually do a full record. Alot of our songs sound good played on acoustic instruments. So who knows.
<moderator> <wolf_Q> U2Question from wolf_Q: you have any pets?
<edge> we have a cat called Velcro!
<moderator> <eggman> U2Question from eggman: what to you think about mantra meditation edge?
<edge> let me think about that one!
<moderator> <numb12ten> U2Question from numb12ten: How was it like in early U2 before you got famous? Was it scary how did you over come discouragement?
<edge> I think from the very beginning we were too naive the possibility of failure and then we found ourselves in a half decent rock and roll band with a record deal.
<edge> what do YOU think of u2.com?
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<moderator> <salome> U2Question from salome: any plans to release an album as well as DVD from boston?
<edge> No albums the DVD is the album.
<moderator> <mjk> U2Question from mjk: can I have some money please, seeing as youve got lots of it!
<edge> Naff off Larry!
<moderator> <One_Dead_> U2Question from One_Dead_: edge exactly how many effects do you use on stage
<edge> I never use effects. There an intrical part of the sound
<moderator> <nanner> U2Question from nanner: What to you think of the campus of Notre Dame?
<edge> It's very beautiful and we want to thank Fr Scully for the lend of the hall!
<moderator> <violetbee> U2Question from violetbee: What was the last movie you saw?
<edge> 'George Washington' - movie made in North Carolina
<moderator> <bigtwin> U2Question from bigtwin: How did it feel playing Sort of Homecoming at Slane
<edge> we didn't do a very good version in Slane but it was amazing to play that song again at the castle after so many years.
<moderator> <Raquel> U2Question from Raquel: how do we know is really you?
<edge> 'to be is to do' Aristotle 'to do is to be' Jean Paul Sartre' 'do be do be do' Frank Sinatra
<moderator> <ElQueve> U2Question from ElQueve: Edge do you ever go camping?
<edge> I once went camping in Australia and nearly got bitten by a spider but it was fun having breakfast with the kangeroos
<moderator> <STARBUCK2> U2Question from STARBUCK2: WHO INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A GUITARIST
<edge> my brother Richard - he learned a year before i did and it looked like a cool thing to do.
<moderator> we are finishing up in a minute, two more questions...
<moderator> <matthawk> U2Question from matthawk: EDGE, Have you met jimmy page or collaborated with any other cool musicians beside your bandmates
<edge> yeah, I have met Jimmy at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He seemed like a nice bloke but BB King was the guy that I was blown away by.
<moderator> <Mirrorbal> U2Question from Mirrorbal: What kinds of books do you like to read?
<edge> at the moment I'm ready 'No Logo' by Naomi Klein. 'Why Big Fierce Animals Are Rare' by Paul Colinvaux
<edge> I've gotta go running outta change, there's alot of things if I could I'd rearrange.
<edge> Thanks for logging on and take care.
<edge> EDGE
<moderator> Edge has left the room...but not the building. Thanks for tuning in, enjoy the webcast tonight.<moderator>
[This message has been edited by NicaMom (edited 10-10-2001).]