The third degree Crispian Mills: The ex-Kula Shaker singer has a new band, the Jeevas, but is as spiritual - and, he admits, stupid - as ever

Lots of peace and love. Not too much reality television.

What is your idea of living hell?

Anywhere there is an abundance of motorcars. I think the culture of cars has created a lot of the world's problems.

Under what circumstances do you lie?

When I have a gun pointed at my head.

What is your most endearing feature?

Total and utter stupidity.

What is your most annoying habit?

Being self-centred. It is the worst way to be. Perhaps if I had children it would be a good lesson for me in thinking about other people first.

Which historical figure do you most admire?

George Harrison. He was such an interesting person and consistently looked cool, no matter what the decade. He was a big influence on me, musically and on many other levels.

With which living person do you most identify?

Anyone who is trying to express themselves through music or writing.

What have you loved and lost?

My father. He died two years ago. I first lost him when I was two and my family split up; then we re-established a relationship when I was in my twenties. We had about ten years together working things out. I am glad we managed to

reconnect; I learned a lot in a short space of time.

Who or what is the love of your life?

My wife, Joe. For me, love and affection is all about honesty. It is nice to know that, in a world of uncertainty, you have at least one relationship where you are absolutely straight. And she's gorgeous too.

Where would you most like to call home?

When I was travelling around India, I met a wandering mendicant. In the evenings we would sit around the fire, which he called the ''dhooni'', and he would say: ''Where there is dhooni, there is home.'' I think wherever you feel safe and settled, that is home. My real home is in Bath, but I'm not there that often.

Who is your favourite writer?

Bruce Robinson. He wrote The Peculiar Memories of Thomas Penman and the film Withnail and I. He has a great sense of tragedy and comedy.

What CDs have you been listening to lately?

Calexico, a really cool band from Arizona; and Justin Timberlake, because my wife listens to his album all the time.

What makes you most happy?

Vegetarian cooking. I love a jacket potato with salad.

What makes you most unhappy?

Animal slaughter. I think we should all put more effort into practising peace and compassion.

If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be?

George Harrison and Bruce Robinson. That would be a nice little evening.

What can't you do without?

Ventolin inhalers and my mobile phone.

Who can't you live without?

My wife. Ultimately, though, you have to be able to survive on your own.

What are your favourite names?

Aristophanes, Govinda and Shard.

What is the most stupid thing you have done?

I have a new one every week. I once had a long conversation with Amanda De Cadenet thinking she was Dani Behr.

What is the most admirable thing you have done?

I have yet to perform a truly admirable act. I'll keep you posted.

The Jeevas play King Tut's, Glasgow, on October 12; the Liquid Room, Edinburgh, on October 14; and Lava, Aberdeen, on October 15. The album Cowboys and Indians is out on Monday.