32 things we learned from Patrick Stump's extensive Twitter Q&A

September 30, 2015

Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump recently returned to Twitter for an extensive Q&A, which still seems to be going on. He has spoken on a variety of topics, including the possibility of a new solo album, what he’s been listening to lately, how it was touring with Hoodie Allen and Wiz Khalifa, and much more. Check out some notable moments below and let us know your thoughts.

1. Band-naming advice:

@Mia2korea Take a word then spell it weird…horses but spell it like hRZs?

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

2. What's up with that #StumpNotTrump hashtag?

@septicstash Pretty fun. I wear better headgear…

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

3. Here's what's been on Pat's playlist lately:

@thepunkparade_ Yes! I really dig the new @PureBathingCult, the new @CHVRCHES, @LukeChrisMuzic, @ishdarr, and @iamrationale

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

4. How was it touring with Hoodie and Wiz?

@panic_fob Yes! Some of my favorite people I've toured with

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

5. His favorite actors:

@weekestrash Jack Lemmon, Alec Guinness, and Rod Steiger. Current actors: @idriselba can play anybody and Saoirse Ronan is great great.

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 30, 2015

6. Will we ever get another Soul Punk?

@adamjarrah Probably not. I may do another solo record but it'll sound very different I think.

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 30, 2015

7. On hearing himself on the radio:

@fandoms_galore_ So weird. Super weird

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 30, 2015

8. Blue-haired Patrick?

@finding_emoo I don't know if I'm the hair coloring guy. I might try it someday but feels…not me, I dunno.

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

9. Thoughts on Panic! At The Disco's A Fever You Can't Sweat Out turning 10:

@falloutnope Time flies? I dunno, feels like it's been a decade

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

10. It's official:

@JungleJim4222 I do, but now that you know this information what will you do with it?

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

11. Jordan, asking the real question:

@br0adwayswiftie If @taylorswift13 asks, of course (though I'm grateful she had me out on the Red tour)

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

12. Perhaps an acoustic solo album?

@danactual I don't know, I've been saying for years that I hated acoustic stuff but I've actually been warming up to it so who knows?!

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

13. On playing an instrument:

@blessromox Just pick one up and make some noise. If you like it you'll know within the first few minutes.

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

14. Yes:

@twinskeltcns Can be fantastic!

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

15. Take This To Your Grave and American Beauty / American Psycho are in the past:

@FuckTairah No. Just like we won't make another record like AB/AP; Every record should be something new otherwise why bother?

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 30, 2015

16. Influences:

@broadway1avida Too many to list (most are obvious). Elvis Costello. Prince. Bowie. Danny Elfman. Marvin Gaye. Nina Simone. Tom Waits.

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 30, 2015

17. Favorite flick:

@alejandra030393 I'll always have a soft spot for Ghostbusters and I look forward to the new one

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

18. Looks like Pat won't be running for President:

@cleo12802 I wouldn't ever want that job.

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

19. Anxiety advice:

@theresa_rosee It's tough! Mine is fairly mild but it's still hard. All I can say is just to remember those really anxious times pass 🙂

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

20. Best response:

@patrickstumpsme Kind people. I could care less about other attributes.

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

21. Marching band, anyone?

@roserichtmyre I did it for a little while. Hated the marching part

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

22. Green Day or Blink-182?

@hansolomeme Green Day were a bigger direct influence on me but Blink's early support is something I'm eternally grateful for.

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

23. Art:

@alexnagy8 Like, visual artist? There's a Picasso sculpture in downtown Chicago that we just call “The Picasso,” and I will always love it.

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

24. Fashion:

@djspookyjam Paul Weller maybe?

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

25. This is important:

@pqtrickstump years

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

26. What kind of books do you prefer, Pat?

@BensuGrsoy I actually generally only read non-fiction “How to,” kind of stuff. Constantly.

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 27, 2015

27. On past songs:

@patricksdiehard Not really; I think of them more like snapshots. I wish I sang better on “Sugar,” but I'm not going to redo it.

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 30, 2015

28. Cats or dogs?

@QueenxJessica These days a dog person; Cats are great but I'm allergic

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 30, 2015

29. Now you know:

@heavylyingmmrs Lilacs

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 30, 2015

30. On stage fright:

@Alltimegreensos So nervous! I used to play drums and that wasn't too scary but singing? Pssh. So nervous.

— Patrick Stump (@PatrickStump) September 30, 2015

31. Could he ever get behind a kit again?