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ML EXCLUSIVE! and pans. Gavin tells me that if he hadn't been a musician, he would have been a cook. "You can tell I cook, see," he smiles, "arm burns," he says as he extends his forearm to reveal a recent battle wound. "I love it! Miles Davis said that every musician should be able to cook because it's the culmination of the timing of things." Gavin is the real deal — preparing savory Italian fare, English roasts and recreating dishes from his past. His epicurean escapades are large in scope too, undertaking Thanksgivings, Christmases and feasts fit to accommodate twenty guests. Now that's impressive. "It's like a bizarre passion of mine. Well, not ROCKIN' JOCK In addition to Bikram yoga, this athletic, extreme- sports enthusiast is an adroit tennis player. Good friends with tennis pro, Roger Federer, Gavin kept up with his friend's progress in the US Open, which was going on at the time of our interview, and was hoping to catch a game when he reached the finals. I ask if he's as good as Roger on the court, Gavin laughs, "No one is as good as him. No one is as good." DID YOU KNOW? Gavin tells me that "Machinehead" is the 8th most played song at sporting events in America and that he loves to hear his song played when he's out somewhere fun like a basketball game. bizarre because we eat everyday," Gavin laughs. Not bizarre, but definitely unexpected. This year, the family-Christmas-card-perfect brood will be awaiting St. Nick's arrival from their Los Angeles abode. "We normally trade off between London and L.A. each year for Christmas… I look forward to a warm Christmas and just being at home," Gavin says sanguinely. Married for about ten years now, I ask Gavin what the secret is to Gwen and his successful union. "From my side, marrying up, you'll have to ask the other side…," Gavin says dotingly with a smile. Gwen is quite the stunning platinum blonde powerhouse with her thriving music career and fashion lines, exuberant energy, and eye-catching features. But, I think many would concur that this humble Englishman is the complete package too. And when you see the two together, there doesn't seem to be a couple more suited for one another. The beautiful couple's paths serendipitously crossed in 1995 when Gwen's band, No Doubt, was touring with Bush. Unable to deny what was written in the stars, Gavin and Gwen spun their meet-cute into a rock steady relationship spanning 16 years and counting. The lead singer-songwriters have joined forces musically in the past, with Gwen singing backup on his songs, "Can't Stop the World" and "Afterlife." "She sings fast, like, she's good and she's free and available –sometimes," Gavin adds about his busy wife. Does the couple foresee more collaboration in the near future? Now that they have their own bands again, Gavin tells me that their future collaborations will be "just on kids," he says smiling. "Just on kids." Ahhh, they're best creations yet. It's no surprise that the combination of their stunning genes produced two of the most adorable children ever. As cute as they are, Kingston and Zuma have no problem garnering much of their own media attention with their stylish mom- and-dad-emulating-garb and trend-inspiring hairstyles. Will the boys follow in the family business? "We just, same as anyone, want them to be happy and safe and cool, and after that, let the chips fall where they may," says the easygoing dad. The tiny tykes are accustomed to the paparazzi consistently snapping their photo and Mom and Dad getting loads of attention as this has been the norm since birth, but do Kingston and Zuma know that their parents are bonafide rockstars? "I think they have a distorted MIAMI LIVING 61