PETER FREESTONE
QUESTIONNAIRE
From Issue 16 of the Heaven Fanzine
Name:
" Peter Freestone" (Freddie's Personal Assistant, also known as Phoebe or Feebie, depending on how you want to spell it. Freddie had the habit of changing the names of his male friends and associates to female ones!).
Birthday?
" 8/1/55"
What Job are you doing now?
"About to open a hotel in Devon. Mind you, by the time you read this it will be up and running!"
Do you still keep in touch with Queen?
" I do speak to Brian and Roger occasionally."
What do you think of the last Queen Album, "Made in Heaven"?
"I thought there were a couple of very good tracks on a good album"
Did Freddie ever talk about a final album being made?
" No. He just continued singing until he stopped."
Would he be happy with "Made in Heaven"?
" I think he would have approved."
What were Freddie's favourite flowers?
"Fresias. He also liked Azaleas."
What was Freddie's favourite place?
"Freddie loved Garden Lodge."
What was Freddie's favourite food and drink?
" Freddie liked a traditional roast on Sundays, and generally liked spicy food. Vodka and Tonic."
What other meals did he like? Did you cook for him sometimes?
" His taste varied from scrambled egg with smoked salmon to various pasta dishes. Yes, I cooked quite a lot of the time."
Do you have a favourite time/tour with Queen?
"My first American tour was exciting and remains a favourite memory."
What was Freddie's favourite tour/event?
Live aid. Shopping in Japan."
What was Freddie's favourite TV programme and movie?
" He enjoyed Countdown (A word game on TV in the UK). Two films he loved were "Some Like it Hot", and "The Women".
Did he have a favourite stage costume?
" He had a soft spot for his Zandra Rhodes outfit, but liked costumes that gave him freedom of movement."
What were your favourites?
"The less the better because I was responsible for the cleaning and getting them ready for the show."
Did Freddie enjoy collaborating with other artists, and did he have a favourite moment?
" Freddie did enjoy collaborating because of the exchange of ideas, but he hated feeling he had to be on his best behaviour in front of others."
What are your personal favourites?
" The association with Montserrat Caballe."
What was everyday like at Garden Lodge?
"You would have to write a book to describe a typical day."
Any best moments?
" Far too many to mention, but the parties were great. Be they for 20 or 200 the house enjoyed entertaining."
Thanks Feebie for answering the questions.
Peter Freestone speech in Montreux - on Youtube (On what would have been Freddie's 60th birthday)