"40 Secrets We've Never Told" by The Monkees NBC-TV's zany new stars drop some way-down secrets in your ears while they drive you up the wall!! (from 16 Magazine, vol.8 no.8, January 1967) |
~My real name (ha-ha!) is Havershap Spleenblaum, but you can call me Micky - with no e.
~I am the world's biggest teaser (wait and see!).
~I was born in the middle of Big Bear Lake, in the mountains of California.
~I am only seven and one-half inches tall.
~I have red eyes and fuschia hair.
~I don't think I'll ever get married.
~Among my many accomplishments is my ability to play comb and wax paper - and artichoke.
~My favorite color is invisible.
~I don't like girls who like okra.
~I do like girls with long hair or short hair - no matter what, I like to get in their hair.
Davy Jones
~My middle name is Thomas - but please don't tell.
~My nick, of course, is Davy - but my secret nick is "Frito."
~I used to hate being short, but I don't mind it anymore.
~My dad's name is Harry Thomas.
~I have three older sisters: Hazel, Beryl, and Lynda - all in their twenties.
~The family still lives in a small but very nice house in Manchester, England (where I was born).
~I live in a beautiful home in the Hollywood Hills, with a bay window overlooking a spectacular view.
~When do I plan to get married? Well, let's see - how about 1974?
~I have a secret crush on Barbara Streisand!
Mike Nesmith
~My real name is Michael - and I hate to be called "Wool Hat".
~Most girls called me Wonderful until they shortened it to "Wondy".
~I live in a secret place in Hollywood, with my dog - named "Spotte".
~Would you believe? - I am an introvert! (I really am).
~I really don't like to look at TV, as most shows are very boring.
~I have a fatal weakness for kippered guppy.
~I have a Honda motor bike, a '56 Chevvy, a Jeep, a Buick Riviera - and I am about to buy a Ford GTO.
~I like unpretentious girls - a chick is a chick is a chick.
~I have no ambition except, maybe, to own a new hat.
Peter Tork
~Are you ready for my real name? It is Peter Halsten Thorkelson.
~My nickname is "Tork".
~I have two younger brothers - Nick and Christopher, and a younger sister named Ann Elizabeth.
~I live in a big house in Hollywood - all alone (would you like to come over?).
~I play French horn on the sneak.
~Sophia Loren drives me up the wall.
~The Avengers was the best show on TV - naturally, it's no longer on.
~I love love - if you love everything, all things are possible.
~I like girls who have smarts - not dumb, dig?
~One day, I would like to be President of the United States.