TIMPERLEY'S favourite son Frank Sidebottom is heading to Burnley on October 5 with his unique brand of comedy and music. We caught up with the legendary figure and asked him a few questions.

FIRST OF ALL, HOW'S YOUR MUM?

She's still the same, moaning about the bits of lawnmower under the bed.

AND HOW'S LITTLE FRANK? IS HE STILL GOING?

Cardboard goes on... and on... and...

IT'S BEEN A LITTLE WHILE SINCE WE'VE SEEN YOU. WHAT'S CHANGED IN YOUR LIFE?

The Timperley Bigshots home kit is currently blue and white stripes.

DO YOU HAVE A GIRLFRIEND YET?

No time... what with showbiz and shopping for me mum.

HOW'S TIMPERLEY GOING FOR YOU?

There's still no statue of me there.

BEING A SUPERSTAR, YOUR LIFE MUST BE PRETTY EXCITING. WHAT'S THE MOST ROCK N' ROLL THING THAT YOU'VE DONE?

Me and my band once decorated the dressing room at the International One (in Manchester) with wallpaper and paint.

WHAT'S THE WORST TROUBLE YOU'VE BEEN IN?

Swallowing my ticket while on the train to Blackpool. The inspector had to take me to X-ray.

YOU'RE SUCH AN OPTIMIST, FRANK. DO YOU EVER HAVE AN OFF-DAY?

Only when there's a puppet involved.

IF YOU COULD BE ANYBODY IN THE WORLD EXCEPT FRANK SIDEBOTTOM WHO WOULD YOU BE?

Little Frank, Paul McCartney, Little Frank, Ringo.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE INVISIBLE FOR A DAY?

Play on Ringo's drums and Paul McCartney's bass guitar.

IF YOU WERE PRIME MINISTER, WHAT LAW WOULD YOU INTRODUCE?

No puppets allowed on stage.

WHERE DO YOU THINK IS THE BEST PLACE IN THE ENTIRE WORLD?

Timperley.

IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY WHAT WOULD YOU SPEND IT ON?

I'd buy a million Lotto cards.

Frank Sidebottom, Burnley Mechanics, Thursday, October 5. Details from the box office on 01282 664400. For more about Frank visit www.franksworld.co.uk