"Five Years ago they were writing songs in a Brisbane bedroom: Now the pop-synth duo of Daniel Jones and Darren Hayes looks like being bigger than Silverchair. Rosie O'Donnel desperately wants them to appear on her U.S. chat show, but we decided to beat her to it and ask the Hard Fax first."

1. Who was your childhood hero and why?

Daniel - The lone ranger, it's hard to be a legend on a horse!
Darren - Luke Skywalker coz he was so damned cool.

2. Name your most unusual posession.

Daniel - My inflateable globe
Darren - My Star Wars Toys

3. Apart from keys, what do you never leave home without?

Daniel - My car or suitcase
Darren - Mobile, lip balm, rolling stone, etc etc

4. What was the first gig you ever went to?

Daniel - Quickexit (My old band)
Darren - Alison Moyet

5. Repeat the worst come-on line you've ever tried.

Daniel - I'm still working on a good one
Darren - "I'm not trying to pick you up but....."

6. Name a fantasy you have yet to live out.

Daniel - I'll know it when my pick up line works
Darren - New Years Eve NYC

7. What's your motto?

Daniel - Get what you want anyway you can
Darren - Laugh for Christ's sake

8. What is the secret to your success?

Daniel - Don't stop when you think you should
Darren - Positive thinking / dream

9. Define agony.

Daniel - Dentist
Darren - Being put on hold

10. Describe yourself after a few drinks.

Daniel - Anybody's
Darren - Don't drink ever

11. What's the most fun you can have with your clothes on?

Daniel - Laser Force
Darren - Twister!!

12. What is your most underrated talent?

Daniel - Erotic dancer
Darren - Stand up comic

13. Who were you in a past life?

Daniel - Barney (from the Simpsons)
Darren - Bart Simpson

14. Finish this sentence. Never attempt to.....