Lucrezia Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) En privé avec Mika Le chanteur aux huit millions de disques vendus sort son troisième album, "The Origin of Love" Par Laurent Mereu-Boulch En 2007, le chanteur américano-libanais mettait le monde à ses pieds avec sa pop fluo. Cinq ans et huit millions de disques plus tard, le golden boy revient avec son troisième album The Origin of Love. Madame Figaro. - Le principal trait de votre caractère ? Mika. - Quand les gens me rencontrent, ils sont plutôt surpris de me voir silencieux et posé. Mais j’aime l’absurde aussi. Les situations aberrantes me font sourire et rire. Je pense que l’absurdité est une des composantes de l’honnêteté. Et celui dont vous êtes le moins fier ? Mon côté obsessionnel. Je peux être extrême et sans limites lorsque quelqu’un ou quelque chose m’obsède. Les attitudes que vous détestez chez les autres ? L’agressivité et la violence, notamment dans le monde politique. Que changeriez-vous chez vous, si vous le pouviez ? J’aimerais savoir mieux jouer du piano, être bon cuisinier et avoir plus de patience. Votre secret contre le stress ? J’habite Londres. Parfois, il m’arrive de prendre ma voiture et de rouler jusqu’en Écosse ou au pays de Galles. Sinon, un bon verre de bordeaux fait l’affaire. Votre geste écolo ? Ne pas laisser couler l’eau trop longtemps et trier les ordures. ........................................................................................................... "Je me sens vraiment libre depuis deux ans" ........................................................................................................... Ce que vous avez réussi de mieux dans votre vie ? Je me sens vraiment libre depuis deux ans... Les trois basiques de votre dressing ? Un jean, une paire de Converse et une veste de costume. Pour vous, l’élégance, c’est ? Une question de personnalité et de présence. ........................................................................................................................ Il n'y a pas plus affreux qu’une personne qui impose son opinion aux gens ........................................................................................................................ Pour vous, la vulgarité, c’est ? L’intolérance. Il n’y a pas plus affreux qu’une personne qui impose son opinion aux gens sans écouter leurs points de vue. Le casting d’un dîner idéal chez vous ? Federico Fellini, Jean Cocteau, Brandi Newman, un artiste peintre du Maryland. Le cadeau que vous offrez souvent ? Des parfums, pas de grandes marques mais de petites maisons. Votre disque du moment ? Strange Mercy, de St. Vincent, dans la lignée de Regina Spektor, en moins commercial. Un objet indispensable ? Aucun. Même pas mon iPhone. Votre plus grande extravagance Je collectionne les comic books des années 50 et des illustrations de journaux. Il y en a partout chez moi. Votre voyage favori ? La Chine, à l’âge de 10 ans, avec ma mère et mes quatre frères et sœurs. Depuis, je m’y suis rendu dix fois. Qu’appréciez-vous le plus chez vos amis ? Leur bienveillance, leur fidélité et leur humour. Un endroit qui vous ressemble ? Un pays avec des montagnes. J’ai peur de l’eau ; impossible de me baigner dans la mer. Une névrose ? La peur de devenir sourd. J’ai déjà perdu 50 % de mes capacités auditives à une oreille. Qu’aimez-vous que l’on dise de vous ? « Il ne s’ennuie pas et il a toujours autant confiance en lui. » The Origin of Love (Barclay). Sortie le 17 septembre. Link: http://madame.lefigaro.fr/celebrites/sens-vraiment-libre-depuis-deux-ans-100912-278590 I'm going to translating it! Edited September 15, 2012 by Lucrezia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloise.shaw Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Thankyou Lucrezia! Looking forward to the translation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokesignal Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Un objet indispensable ? Aucun. Même pas mon iPhone. Fortunately not Looking forward to the translation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucrezia Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 A private conversation with Mika The singer of eight million albums sold released his third album, "The Origin of Love". By Laurent Mereu-Boulch In 2007, the Lebanese-American singer putted the world at his feet with his pop fluo. Five years and eight millions of albums later, the golden boy returns with his third album, The Origin of Love. Madame Figaro. - What is the main feature of your character? Mika. - When the people meet me, they are quite surprised to see me silent and posed. But I also love the absurd. The absurd situations make me smile and laugh. I think that the absurdity is a component of honesty. And what is the one that you are less proud of? My obsessive side. I can be extreme and boundless when someone or something obsesses me. What are the attitudes that you hate in others? The aggressiveness and the violence, especially in the political world. What would you like to change in yourself, if you could do it? I would like to play the piano better, be good chef and have more patience. What is your secret against stress? I live in London. Sometimes, I take my car and drive away to Scotland or Wales. Otherwise, a good glass of bordeaux it's a good method against stress. What is your green (or better ecological) gesture? I don't let the water run too long and sort garbage. What is the best thing that succeded in your life? (sorry i don't know exactly how to translate it... hope it's correct) I feel truly free for two years... What are the three basics of your wardrobe? A jeans, a pair of Converse and a suit jacket. For you, the elegance, is... A matter of personality and presence. For you, vulgarity, is... Intolerance. There isn't a more awful person of who imposes his opinion without listen the people's views. What is the "casting" of a perfect dinner at home? Federico Fellini, Jean Cocteau, Brandi Newman, a painter of Maryland. What is the gift that you give often? Perfumes, not from major brands but from small houses. What album are you listening atm? Strange Mercy, by St. Vincent, in line with Regina Spektor, but less commercial. An indispensable object? I don't have it. Not even my iPhone. Your greatest extravagance... I collect comic books of the 50s and newspaper illustrations. Thre're everywhere at home. Your favorite trip? China, at the age of 10 with my mother and my four siblings. What do you appreciate most in your friends? Their kindness, their fidelity and their humor. Do you have a place that you like? A city with mountains. I'm afraid of water; it's impossible for me to swim in the sea. Do you have a neurosis? The fear of becoming deaf. I have already lost 50% of my hearing ability in one ear. What do you think we'll say about you? He doesn't get bored and he has so much confidence in himself. (hope it's correct) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeAreGolden* Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Thank you for the translation! And what is the one that you are less proud of? My obsessive side. I can be extreme and boundless when someone or something obsesses me. Same same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nenartus Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Thank you Lucrezia! And what is the one that you are less proud of? My obsessive side. I can be extreme and boundless when someone or something obsesses me. Do you have a place that you like? A city with mountains. I'm afraid of water; it's impossible for me to swim in the sea. That sounds so familiar. Oh, that's why he looks scared here! He's afraid of the sea! Mika, you liar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiaIchihara Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 thanks for posting and translating Lucrezia =*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Oh, that's why he looks scared here! He's afraid of the sea! Mika, you liar! My thoughts too T4P, Lucrezia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerLujka Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Thank you for posting it and for the translation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucrezia Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 You're welcome girls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrinac Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thank you Lucrezia!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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