I want to start my own airplane business. Im going to buy two Dakotas, paint them up in war colours and do, er, nostalgia trips to Arnhem – you know, where the old paratroopers used to go – and charge them about 20 quid a time. – Gary Numan
Ive always considered myself to be fiercely patriotic. I love Britain – its history and the down-to-earth attitude people have. – Gary Numan
I was a loner as a child and happiest at home, launching toy rockets and aeroplanes. When I started causing trouble in my third year at grammar school, Mum was really surprised. My parents sent me to a child psychologist, who suggested I might have Aspergers syndrome. – Gary Numan
Ive got Aspergers syndrome and Im not a very good people person, so Ive always been more comfortable around machinery. Not in a weird way – I dont want to marry my car or anything stupid like that! – Gary Numan