curly Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I haven't got a clue if this has been posted before but i just found an interview on the popworld website. Here: http://www.popworld.com/pages/mika_interview For anyone who can't see it here it is: _________________________________________________ MIKA INTERVIEW A cross between Scissor Sisters and Freddie Mercury who's arrived on the scene via Paris after fleeing war-torn Beirut - how could we not be intrigued by Mika? So how did you get into music? 'I got into it because I had a very tough Russian singing teacher from a very early age. I was about nine and she used to terrify me into practicing.' She didn't put you off music? 'I didn't have a chance to be put off. I'd be so f***ing terrified I kind of got on with it. When something like that becomes part of your life it's hard to remove it.' How did you get your break? 'I got my record deal by auditioning for a man at Universal in a hotel lobby in Kensington because they didn't have a piano to use in all of London [laughs]. I think because of the way I performed it was more embarrassing for him than it was for me. People were just, like, 'Who's the freak on the piano?'' You're originally from Beirut, is that right? 'Born in Beirut and half Lebanese. I was born in Beirut in '83 then we had to leave about a year later because the war was just too bad. We ended up in Paris like a lot of people did. We stayed there for a couple of years and then things got complicated and we had to move to London.' Do you like living in England? 'Yeah, I consider it my home. It's much more embracive than Paris.' Has the UK music industry accepted you? 'Funnily enough, people seem to be quite nice to me at the moment when they weren't very nice to me most of the time. It was strange because I never really fitted into any scene because I was always a bit too commercial and melody driven for all the indie people. I could never really get into any bands and no one really wanted to play with me.' What do you have to offer that sets you apart from the rest of the industry? 'Complete ignorance about what the hell I'm supposed to be doing. Musically and marketing-wise I think that's the best thing I've got going for me because I don't know. I don't really give a sh*t. Generally, ignorance is bliss.' How does it feel being compared to the likes of Freddie Mercury and Scissor Sisters? 'Well, Freddie Mercury firstly, slightly terrifying. I mean, yeah, he was a f***ing genius and he stayed good from the beginning to the end which is the scary thing. I would never compare myself to him, though, I just can't. And Scissor Sisters, I just think it's fun and flattering. Bring it on, it's cool. At least they're not comparing me to Barbara Streisand in her early years, then I'd be a little upset because she seems like a really scary woman.' OK, you seem a bit too nice, Mika. Let's see if you've got a mean side. If a close relative bought you a hideously multi-coloured jumper for your birthday, would you ask for the receipt to exchange it or keep quiet? 'I'd give it to a nasty journalist. I'd be, like, ‘Here, this reminded me of you.'' I hope we won't be receiving one! 'No, no, you won't [laughs].' Would you be prepared to miss a night out with the lads if your girlfriend wanted to have a quiet night in with you? 'No, if I was hung over then yeah, sure. No, I'm kidding. Am I a lad? Somehow that doesn't have much relevance to me.' Would you give up your seat on a bus for an old lady? 'Absolutely. I've been brought up as a good Roman Catholic, Lebanese boy.' What about a lady of any age? 'Well, it completely depends [laughs].' Depends on what? 'Oh, I don't know [laughs].' We think we get what you're saying. Would you be happy to dress up in a panda suit on stage if an animal charity asked you to help protect them from extinction? 'Of course, yeah, bring it on. You'd have a 6ft panda jumping around the stage. At my height I'm pretty funny generally so I might as well be wearing a panda suit.' Would you be happy to eat a bit of dog poo for £500? 'F*** off, no, no. That's disgusting, that's absolutely foul.' Is there anything you wouldn't do for £1million? 'Yeah, loads.' Like what? Does anything particularly freak you out? 'Yeah, sharks, or watching Countdown. No, I don't like fishes. Is a shark a fish?' Er, we think so. 'Well, just anything that's in the water. I hate water. I'll go to the beach and pretend but I won't go in. What's underneath you is really deep. It freaks me out. I probably would eat dog poo or eat dinner with Prince Harry for £1million but I wouldn't swim with fish.' _________________________________________________ THE LAST FEW QUESTIONS ARE HILARIOUS! :roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shezzy12 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 hahahaha love it! Is this just an interview or was there ne video for this..? xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpenliebe Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I haven't seen any video of this. It's just an interview. Pity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curly Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 Yeah unfortunately theres no vid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 OK, you seem a bit too nice, Mika. Let's see if you've got a mean side. If a close relative bought you a hideously multi-coloured jumper for your birthday, would you ask for the receipt to exchange it or keep quiet? 'I'd give it to a nasty journalist. I'd be, like, ‘Here, this reminded me of you.'' LMAO! WHAT A GREAT ANSWER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Ah, that's an awesome interview! He's such a funny guy. I wish there was a video for this. I want to see his facial expressions when he talks. Teehee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curly Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 Ah, that's an awesome interview! He's such a funny guy. I with there was a video for this. I want to see his facial expressions when he talks. Teehee. Ooooh that would be funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika_forever Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 HAHAHA:roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdlp Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 i love it, he's such a joker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula.pop Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 pure sugar mixed with honey:naughty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebanese_girl Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 10x for posting...i loved the interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curly Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 10x for posting...i loved the interview Your welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violet_sky Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Thanks a lot for posting this; I hadn't seen it before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avoca Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 thx ever so much fot this transcription! I extremly enjoy reading it, believe me! besides i feel 100% like he does as far as about the open waters.. *shivers down her spine* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Mewissa<33 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 thanks!! 'Well, just anything that's in the water. I hate water. I'll go to the beach and pretend but I won't go in. What's underneath you is really deep. It freaks me out. I probably would eat dog poo or eat dinner with Prince Harry for £1million but I wouldn't swim with fish.' i would rather swim with the fish than eating dog poo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirtilla Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 what a nice interview! thanx for sharing, curly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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