Steve Metz Luv Catz Designer Questions and Answers

What was your most embarrassing moment?

I am pretty hard to embarrass. I guess My wife seeing being on stage in another womans dress and one of the go go dancers in my band in her dress. Both of us getting sweaty on stage. She was really pissed. It was Flag day and I called it drag day. The all girl opening band Scarlet O dressed as guys and we dressed as girls ( some of us). I was not wearing any underwear and the skirt kept riding up exposing me to the audience.

What is your most treasured possession?

The second guitar I made. It came out fantastic and the subsequent builds lead me on many an adventure. The best being Poison Ivy playing the guitar I made for her on Human Fly live in DC at the 930 Club. Having Billy Gibbons call me up and ask if the guitars were real was pretty cool too.

What would your superpower be?

Eavesdrop on any conversation I choose. I love to over hear things about peoples lives. I am a big snoop. I would love to be a spy.

If you could bring something extinct back to life, what would you choose?

Swinger Clubs in the 70's. They were a blast. Just go in there with your girlfriend and have crazy sex with hot couples and no one asked your name. Fun from 9pm to 6am.

Who would play you in the film of your life?

Harold Loyd as I am pretty accident prone. He is also my favorite actor. I love silent films.

What is your favorite smell?

Gasoline and Patchouli oil. I love motorcycles and the direct connection you have with them including filling the tank with race fuel. I love girls that wear Patchouli oil for some reason.

Which book changed your life?

Andy Warhol's A to B and Back Again Being able to stand out side of your self and look at your self is a great skill. You can do it via meditating.

What do you owe your parents?

Nothing. I had great parents and I took care of them the last 10 years.

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

Dancing I dance like David Byrne but I love it.

What does love feel like?

Like a bomb went off in my head. It lasts for years. Unfortunately so does heartbreak for me

Have you ever said ‘I love you’ and not meant it?

Never People don't say it enough these days.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

Bet you a nickel and Yeah No

What is the worst job you’ve done?

I worked selling airport lighting systems. It was a family business and they were always fighting. I lasted 90 days and quit. The most horrid experience of my life.

If you could go back in time, where would you go?

Rome 100 AD or Ancient Egypt, I love ancient history.

How do you relax?

I build model airplanes and tanks. I am always building something I love building things.

What single thing would improve the quality of your life?

A Bush Hog to cuts some trails with on my property. I love going for walks in the woods or riding my dirt bike.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Building Luv Catz I really want to make cute stuff with a message and help the world be a better place. I am kind of angry about how the world is right now. It is supposed to be better and not so lonely for everyone.

What is the most important lesson life has taught you?

It is all an illusion.

Where would you most like to be right now?

At the beach. I love being near water. 20 miles to the beach the last 20 years and it has been great. I try and take a walk on the beach several times a week

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