I had a fanzine back when I was an innocent young teenager, and was lucky enough to interview Russell at the Hollywood Grand.  I think their tour manager recognized us from the previous show in San Francisco (where they had a signing as well as a show) and we begged him to ask Russell.  We were pretty shocked (but prepared!) when Russell said yes, so we interviewed him before soundcheck and got to hang around and watch them rehearse.  Oddly I don't have that issue of the fanzine in my files, it must be boxed up somewhere.  I would probably be very embarassed to read the silly questions we asked him.