gary numan and his wife gemma talk about his obsessive fans

[Zorsha]

it irritates me how people obsess over rock stars and famous artists. I would never call Gary a "celebrity" becaus he does not try to be - he's too down to earth and isn't interested in bringing people into his private life. It also disgusts me how fans go after their girlfriends and spouses - seriously, jealous much? Same with Trent and his wife - some people are clearly frustrated with their own lives and live vicariously through famous people. it's sad.

[Momentemline]

so after all this time... gary numan is the batman...

[hammersabc]

I'd sort of thought it might be fun, being Gary Numan

[troddsy]

just put ya hand up when they interview theyll get it eventually.

years ago here but a trendsetter no wonder they camped out!

[fukwitt666]

what was about to come next??? sounded like jungle amen snares!!

[Raflegan]

"I don't need a job I'm going to marry Gary Numan"..... how many times has that worked?

[Britlurker]

@Raflegan - well its certainly worked once.

[HoleHeadedLiar]

Lucky Gemma.

I'm not gay, but I'd marry Gary Numan in a new age minute.

Or Trent Reznor...but he's already got his Yoko.

[BarryEssex]

Gary made you sold yourself and you took yourself back, no wonder you're my hero.

[GOLDBACK32]

good stuff sound! bad fans?

[ACEDIMEMUSTAINE]

This man is the true meaning of an artist, he speaks his mind in person, on stage, off stage, in the press, etc. etc. Numan KING SYNTH

[hilltop69hustler]

Millwall & Numan mentioned in the same breath!...Made my day!.

[themachman19691]

Nice to see Gary finally getting the recognition he deserves.At the time of me recording this, Gary was still very much in the background were music was concerned.now,years later,the man can out sell most modern acts and can still produce some of the best music I know.Thanks to everyone on YouTube for your kind comments.makes all the hard work of posting these videos worthwhile.Thanks,themachman19­691.

[djmusicjac]

@themachman19691 well said! he deserves a knighthood from the queen for his contribution to british music industry. Sorry to hear about the crazy fans, but yes there are loads crazy people out there so best to always be on guard

[nutster9000]

@themachman19691 Great interview clip! I personally knew a few Numanoids and went to a couple of his shows & can totally understand why he has been liked by so many for so long. He is a great & humble character with great flying & musical talent.

[LookinatLife]

Shyness, introversion, and Asperger's Syndrome are not the same. Shyness is the experience of being nervous around other people, or not feeling confident around others. This can change. Introversion, like extroversion, is an inborn trait that describes the manner by which people gain energy, or "recharge their batteries." Introverts gain by spending time alone, in their inner world, thinking and imagining. Asperger's Syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder, and not something anyone grows out of.

[MrShreks11]

used to deliver to him when i was a courier. Hes a top bloke and yes his missus is lovely as well. very genuine.....and no i didnt nick his flowers lol

[animalliberation0961]

His girl seems a bit stalker-y.

[DillingerEP]

@animalliberation0961 Stalker or not, both her front and back doors would get smashed in. Late-20s gingers are total demons in the sack.

[yousurfer2]

I appeared in his study stroking his cat. Not sure why he wasn't pleased to see me.

[guyphawkes]

I met him after a gig in Boston, he was absolutley one of the nicest, funny professional people I have ever met. He does in fact love his fans, and if approached properly, he will talk to everyone. I can honestly say, of all the musicians I ahve ever met, he was one of the most genuine. Whatever flac people want to give him, he has ausbergers, and did well to overcome it. Just leave the guy alone, shake hands and enjoy his music, thats all he wants.

[MobiusBandwidth]

@guyphawkes me too, also in Boston, twice, and yeah, the nicest guy ever.

[guyphawkes]

@Hammersmith80 , I think you have a serious problem, and your comment was very uncalled for. I am not "adding Fuel to the fire" or perpetuating a myth,

[Hammersmith80]

@guyphawkes I have a serious problem? lol I expressed an opinion, a perfectly valid opinion. Gary Numan has never EVER been diagnosed with Aspergers. The very fact that he has gone on national television and claimed to the contrary is a disgrace.

[guyphawkes]

@Hammersmith80 well, you came yelling at me for saying something HE SAID, you know nothing of me , or my experience with Asbergers , but, how do you know he has never been diagnosed, that makes me curious, do you have access to his medical history? That would probably write you off as an obsessive fan, or whatever , either way, your attack at me was uncalled for,

[guyphawkes]

@Hammersmith80 , So nothing to say about that ? Good.

[themachman19691]

@guyphawkes dont worry hes been blocked.

[guyphawkes]

@themachman19691 , good thanks. I just wondered where he gets off yelling at me like he did, when, well, I dont think he had access to Gary Numans medical information. Seems he has a beef with Gary Numan, and felt the urge to take it out on the rest of us. Best thing about all this is, Gary doesnt, and shouldnt care.

[themachman19691]

@guyphawkes ye hes an idiot think hes a guy who used to be on here under the name lord arsehat,real annoying person who always posted stupid comments on all my numan vids..sure its him same style of nonsense,lol.take care and enjoy my videos.

[flicker66]

It's not a question of 'snapping out of it', mate. He has a definable psychiatric condition which is on the autistic spectrum and was diagnosed quite recently i.e within the last ten years. Introversion is something different.

[Hammersmith80]

@flicker66 Numan hasn't been diagnosed with Aspergers. people like you make amockery of the many professionals who work tirelessly to help sufferers and make accurate diagnosis. His wife read an article on Aspergers and believed he displayed some of the traits, she has no business telling the world her husband has aspergers without professional diagnosis. People like you add fuel to what is nothing but a stupid myth perpetuated by Numan himself and some of his stupid and ignorant fans..

[xyaqua]

Gary Webb is the coolest, most _normal_ guy to ever play techno rock. Pilot, godfather of electronica, soul searching musician. i'd follow him anywhere, because i know he's 100% real, and the kind of guy i'd be happiest with as my next door neighbor.

he really is a totally regular guy, and at thde same time the coolest electronica musician.

No wonder he has such a diverse and loyal fan base.

numan forever!

[numanrox2008]

nuuuuman

[puresalvation2009]

Gemma to me has turned into a new breed of chimpanzee, no offence. She should have stayed natural. As for Gary, Well he should have told her to stay the way she was and not have pandered to her obsession. Because it is he that has paid for it all. I used to think Gemma was quite attractive. But my mum saw her at last years Norwich gig, her words to me were. Blimey son, she could do with a decent meal insode her. She looks anorexic now.

[flicker66]

The guy's a legend. He used to think he was shy but later found out he has Asperger's Syndrome (a form of autism) which makes him wary around people he doesn't know. What I'd give for a Numan/John Foxx collaboration...

[JarrodCook93]

Numan/Foxx sure does sound better than Reznor or Fenton.

[tialeetull]

@flicker66 ............... he must have only had it very slightly by adulthood. he has all but snapped out of it now. i do think that 'naming it Asberger's' is just another fancy way of saying introvert.....................

my students who have

[6999999METAL6666669]

lol in most his interviews hes talking about how ppl are always making death threats against him

hes a great musician

[Pedro000ist]

She,s well hot, cant think what she sees in the millionaire rock star gary numan !

[noizy4]

I used to hide in his garden and look through his bins for something interesting. I own two of his toenail clippings and some fluff from his Minimoog.

[Eesau65]

So what, these thing are, i suppose, rather old things and me myself I still love Gary Numan.!

[sboubalouta]

gawd! gary numan is sick, but that isnt reason enough for gorging on his throbbing uncircumcised member! people need to start living for themselves.

[KingOfUm]

Fans like that just don't realize how big of losers they are.

Sure I'm a huge fan, but if I were to meet him I (hopefully) wouldn't break out in hives and/or have a seizure.

[SpankRamen2]

I remember when he got married. I was 16 & fuming with jealousy, but Gary's some 23 years older than me. LOL It's a romance that just wasn't meant to be.

[nyokoSalome]

poor gary (and friends, furry and human)! ;0 i hope you have all the deserved privacy you and yours are due... s'lovely though to have a little glimpse at your pleasing little estate. hope all is well! :) (yours, the crazy fan who finally saw you in chicago 1998 ;0 sorry to say i prol'ly would've absconded with one of your flowers, just to say so... ;0 but i, and we, love you. :)

[Ilikenuman]

his wife is FIT!!

[lovehoney3]

nice work great footage there. and his wife seems generally nice. wish him and his wife and family all the best for the future. and i'd like to wish gary a happy 51st birthday for sunday. best wishes. lovehoney3

[Synthsound1]

And another ive never seen.