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There\u2019s his farm in Mallorca, where he and his husband Stephen Moss have had a fine year harvesting pomegranates, kiwis and lemons. Then there\u2019s the Erasure frontman\u2019s fascination with clowns (\u201cWould the makeup help you avoid facial recognition technology?\u201d), memories of 90s nightclubbing (\u201cYou could do anything and get away with it!\u201d) and a worry that he\u2019s turning into \u201ca fussy old grandpa\u201d. Suddenly, he catches himself: \u201cBut what about <em>you<\/em>, Vince? You\u2019re being very quiet!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bell\u2019s bandmate, whose only contribution since joining the video chat from his San Diego home has been to say hello, smiles. \u201cNo, no, I just <em>love<\/em> listening to you, man. 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