Hero

More likely excitement and adrenaline.

Feet, ankles...

I can't express how much I love this. I'd listen to him talk like that all day. I'm so happy to see him so happy and excited! BRING ON FRIDAY!!!

Love this, great questions and relaxed answers! ❤️

0.46 was nearly a backwards splash.

God, I love this man. Such a fun, beautiful way to include us in his promo. Can't wait for the song!

Close - it was the Royal Opera House in London, where he first went on stage and started his professional singing career.

"Video is not available" Did anyone get a copy they can share? Or a screenshot so we can see the new logo? Edit: ok, his Insta story has a link to a snippet on Tiktok. I LOVE IT! ❤️

Trust me, I do stupid quite often. Particularly where he's involved.

Deb, that's a wonderful story! What an amazing memory. Hmm, have I met him? I've been lucky enough to see him perform live a few times over the last 2 years, so have been there when he comes out afterwards... but I never had anything to get signed and wasn't sure what I'd say, so tended to hang back and watch how sweetly he handled the madness. I've been close to him a few times , but actually met, to say hi and have a chat? No not yet. Times not felt right. It'll come. The most I've done was in Cattolica. I had a present for him, but he'd just stepped past where I got to the fence, and I couldn't see him properly because of the girls standing on the ledge. Hoping for the best, I held the gift bag through the railings (probably knee height for him) and called "Mika!". Started to look around for a better point in the line, when I realised a hand was on the bag. Yes, his. Time kind of stopped. I looked up and there were a pair of warm, kind, quizzical eyes looking at me. I melted, and froze for what seemed an eternity (probably just a couple of seconds, but, you know...). Part of my brain screamed at me "say something!" Well, I'd been so focused on getting the present and getting it to him, I hadn't actually thought about what to say. Words tumbled around my head, but I was rooted to the ground and couldn't think straight under that gaze. I heard another part of my brain shout "What? What do I say?" and then from somewhere (and to this day I have yet to track down the errant braincell) the reply "You're in Italy, speak Italian!". Um, I don't, except for a few basics. So I looked into those lovely eyes and stammered out a halting " p.. per te?.." He looked slightly confused, but nodded and said "grazie" in return. Time returned to normal, he went to the next fan and I stood back to let someone else in. All while feeling a very unusual mix of elation (I spoke to him! He spoke to me! I gave him a gift! YES!) and complete embarrassment (what just happened? We're both English, why did I try to speak to him in Italian? Is he going to remember that, if I speak English next time?! I'm going to have to explain aren't I? Oh god. ) Which was a long reply to say I've not really met him yet - but I have had some great moments. And yes, when he's focussed on you, nothing else matters.

Oh god. I can't believe this. I was looking at the paused screen, admiring his necklaces, thinking he had a new one with a couple of floral pendants hanging down, maybe iris flowers, trying to make them out, in blue and gold. It's the flipping thank you emojis in his message. 🙏🙏

Yep! Sooner than I expected! Almost suspiciously good timing... 🤔 Nice shorts too.

Good grief. People. Stop clucking. He is on HOLIDAY. For his birthday. Surrounded by loved ones. He is under no obligation to do work things. And like it or not, yes, interacting with fans is 'work'. He's spoilt us these last few years by posting on/around his birthday, showing where he was staying. That's very nice, and probably a reaction to the lockdowns, but it's an extra and shouldn't be considered the norm. He gives so much of himself to us through the year, we can at least return the favour and give him some privacy and relaxation when he needs it. He'll be back to us soon enough.

Yup, there it is. The exact feeling I had on discovering him. ❤️ You're in good company here, part fan club, part support group (for the dry spells), and all round awesome. Welcome, and have fun!

This is so true, I wish someone had warned me at the time! He's on a Greek island with Andy, and no work... forgive him for being distracted... ...

It's now Friday 18th in Greece! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKA!!!!

*Lent or loaned. Andy would borrow them from him. He would loan them or lend them to Andy. Yeah, I felt icky posting it. Have deleted. Sorry.

@holdingyourdrink would say it's too straight...

Strangely, that's the only reason I knew him too. And I'm in the UK.

Thanks @Miky Schyns for finding it!

Yes, they were both at the Bal de Rose but had met a few times previously, possibly from 2015. A search brought up some previous posts by Eriko.

It is now.