In an interview published in connection with his 60th birthday, Oxenvad explained he preferred living in a small house in the suburbs rather than in a flat in the centre where he worked.
I et interview publiceret i forbindelse med hans 60-års fødselsdag forklarede Oxenvad, at han foretrak at bo i et lille hus i forstæderne snarere end i en lejlighed i midtbyen, hvor han arbejdede.