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Definitely visit Fort Worth to get a real taste of Texan living.
Austin is a contemporary, down-with-the-kids city, a cool place for people who like music.
If you are into arts, visit Fort Worth’s Modern Art Museum.
where they did the radio shows, I was like ‘Oh my God, I’m in a room where bands like Red Hot Chili Peppers have been’.
Q. Did you enjoy the shopping? A. I am not a shopper, but it was a great experience. Caroline and Louise told me what to wear and I was really grateful to them. They were feeling a bit of pressure because I told them my wife works in fashion and she usually buys most of my clothes. I thought: ‘Why not go for it?’. I am still wearing clothes from that trip now; I was really pleased with it. I do not dress smart all the time, but this was smart casual anyway.
Austin and the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine. It had a Christmas winter wonderland feel; I expected it be cheesy, with it being Christmas, but this was edam and cheddar all rolled into one!
Q. What did you like about Austin? A. If I could go back to one of the places we visited, I would go back to Austin. I knew about it before and was excited to see those iconic venues. Going backstage
Q. Where was the cover shot taken? A. I went to the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth, where an Andy Warhol Exhibition was on at the time. It was closed because it was a Monday, but the tourist board people came down and opened the place up so we could do the shoot. A lady who worked there asked what work I did, expecting me to be a superstar, but I told them I was a travel agent. Although I don’t like having my picture taken, the photographers made me feel very comfortable.
David on…Simon Shopping The great thing about the Simon Mall is that even for someone who hates shopping it was an enjoyable experience and good value for money. I bought my wife a Michael Kors bag, which I never thought I’d be able to afford. There is something for everyone in that mall.
Q. What clothes did you get for the photo shoot? A. We went to a Simon Mall in Fort Worth. I went into Lacoste first, as Caroline had picked something, but she was not happy with it. We had a look round, then went to Hugo Boss, where Caroline fell in love with this jacket; then we just had to find the top and trousers.
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