Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I thought Henry Darger created seven of you, what happened to the other five? -- Kristina Aikens, from Canada

Q: Is it true that your first album is coming out this August? --Jessica Firger, Montreal

Q: Will you be recording any Vivian Girl marching songs or battle hymns? I would really like to hear the songs that you use as you march into battle with the Glandelinian forces. -- Nellie Nershaum, Yukon territory.

Q: How do find the time to write and record hit songs when you are also rescuing child slaves and hiding them from the Glandelinian guards? Do the Vivian girls sometime sing to each other while hiding in underground tunnels? You rock! -- Christopher Copeland, Clarke City, Quebec

Q: How do the Vivian girls decide what instruments to use in their hit songs? I notice you favor mostly light weight instruments -- the harmonium, the pig-whistle, battery powered keyboard, etc.... is this out of neccessity, since you are always on the run, or is this an artistic device -- or both? And by the way, my daughter just adores you, and she is always singing your songs from the radio! Thanks, Vivian girls! -- Anne Ostepovich, Red Deer, Alberta

Q: You are so brave! You are my heroes! I love your hit songs, and I will never forget your fearless bravery! If you ever need a quick place to hide in Canada, I have constructed a small Blengin landing pad on my roof, marked with a red and green cross, so you'll know it's friendly territory. I listen to your songs every morning, we really love you here in Canada! -- David Franks, Ft. Nelson, BC

Q: Will the other five Vivian girls make guest appearances on the new record? Do you ever sing in the Blengin choir? Did you learn to sing in church? -- Maria Avia, Ottawa

Q: No question really, I just wanted to say that we are all really excited for the new record! I hope the Glandelinian officers don't tie you to trees and murder you, let me know if there's any way I can help! -- Sallie Cheswick, Ft. Severin, ON

Q: Is it true that you live in a silver capsule hotel in a basement in West Philadelphia? -- Yuki Matsumoto, Toronto

Q: Hey, are you guys in love? --Tom Daley, from Canada

Q: Is it true that I can get an autographed copy of the new hit album by sending email to Enid Crow and asking for one? -- Tae Won Yu, Vancouver

Q: I recognize the song title "A Myth is a Female Moth" from an Austin-based artist's painting; is the song somehow related? -- Sherry Barrett, Niagara Falls, Canadian side