Taken from Smash Hits - August 2004

The mad, mad world of James Busted

Find out what makes batty Bourne the looniest lad in pop..

James Elliot Bourne is madder than the entire Bedders clan, but that's why we love him. Here are eight reasons why we think James is topping pop's loony ladder..

1. He thinks monkeys are magic
James loves chatting about chimps. It wouldn't surprise us if he started swinging from trees. He even wants his own monkey. And Japanese fans love him 'cause they think he looks like one!

2. He has spooky visions
James' dreams come true. 'I dreamt Michael Jackson was wearing a black jacket,' he says. 'Then I saw him on TV.. in a black jacket!'

3. He hates soap
Next time you see Busted, you might want to bring air freshener. Danny McFly explains, 'James smells. He doesn't wash and hasn't bathed in a year.' Eugh!

4. He talks in riddles
Charlie thinks James lives in his own world. Don't believe Chazwick? Check out this Jamesism, 'I like things that totally preoccupy your mind. Like ping pong.' Exactly.

5. He loves poo!
James plans to mess around with another star's poo! 'I would love to get inside Michelle McManus' poo and rub myself in it. I'd be like Mr Hankie from South Park.

6. He talks crazy
James' way of talking is mad. If he's not slipping into an American accent, he's dishing out Shakespearean insults. 'When I get annoyed with people, I call them fat, greasy citizens,' he says, oddly..

7. He spends his cash on weird things
James bought Mattie a tiny velvet rabbit worth £1,000. Now he wasnts a tattoo of himself on his back. 'People would like that,' he says.

8. He has weird hobbies
Forget footy or tennis. 'I like to soak loo roll in hotels,' he says. 'I chucked loads at cyclists when I was in Amsterdam.'