CeZara
Administrator
 Inregistrat: acum 17 ani
Postari: 361
|
|
un interviu maaareee....enjoy
This December, Bill and Tom treated themselves to a few well-deserved days of rest and vacation under the sun in the Maldives. Arnaud, one of our journalists, was privileged enough to get an interview with them over the phone, in order to sum up and look back on 2007, a year rich in events. Interview.
Meeting
On a gray day in December, an email from the German management of Tokio Hotel arrives in my inbox, in response to one of my numerous requests for an interview. Because no, contrary to what you might think, even though I work for ONE, I do not have Bill's cell phone number, nor that of Tom. For every interview request, I'm obliged to go through a middleman and take measures that sometimes take a very long time. It all depends on the band's availability. But for the last few months, to my great regret, that availability has been rare ...But let's get back to this exciting email. In his email, my middleman, who I'll call Markus for purposes of confidentiality, informs me that Bill and Tom are currently on vacation on an island in the Indian Ocean, but that if I want to, I can call them at their hotel for an exclusive interview. "If I want to?" And how! Who could refuse an interview with Bill and Tom? Not I. Especially since I have quite a few questions to ask them about the year that just ended. I want to know how they experienced 2007 and what memories they have of all those incredible moments. Are you interested?
Long-Distance Call
Two days later, at the time arranged by good old Markus, I pick up my phone and dial a number that begins with an area code that I've never seen before. Good grief, where are these boys? I have a feeling my bosses are going to have a fit when they get the phone bill...There we go, it's ringing. "Hello, Arnaud?" a familiar voice answers. "Bill Kaulitz speaking. How are you?" "Me, I'm great. And how are you guys? I hear you're catching some rays under the coconut trees? Where are you exactly?" "We're in the Maldives," Bill replies with enthusiasm. "We're having a blast!" The Maldive Islands...A quick search on the internet allows me to visualize where the the boys are. Yes, I admit, geography is not my strong point. The Maldive Islands are south of India, about 8000 kilometers from France. I can hardly dare to imagine how much a vacation there costs... "So, how are you spending your days? There's nothing to do on an island, right?" "Are you kidding? It's amazing! " Bill replies. "We go to the pool, we tan on beaches filled with fine sand, we go surfing, we drink...Basically, we're relaxing, and it's doing us a world of good! Hang on, I'm going to put the phone on the table and put it on speakerphone so Tom can talk to you, too." Great! I greet Tom and ask him how he's been since we last saw each other in Paris: "These last few months have been really exhausting and we needed to recharge our batteries," he confides. "It's good to be somewhere where nobody knows us and we can walk around unrecognized. That hasn't happened for a long time. We're taking advantage of being able to forget music for a little and just do other things. I've even learned how to fish, and I think I'm doing pretty well! It's too bad that Georg isn't here, because, knowing him, he would have been really good at fishing for tuna!" The jokes of good old Tom...even when the Indian Ocean is separating him from Georg, he still finds a way to tease him long-distance ...Okay, well that's all very well and good, but I have an interview to conduct! Are we ready, guys?
The year 2007 was really busy. What event strikes you as most significant in terms of your career?
Bill: There are a lot...The concert we gave in Paris in July, right under the Eiffel Tower, was a big moment for me. To play in front of 500,000 people was both terrifying and exciting...I don't know if the fans noticed or not, but I was a little intimidated on stage that day...
Tom: I agree with Bill. It's rare, but for once, I think he pretty much covered it...As for me, our first concert in Israel was just as significant. I didn't expect to meet so many fans in that little country. We approached the crowd, and some fans even got hurt. It really left an impression on me. That said, it's true that it's hard to pick a specific moment. This was the year that some of our craziest dreams came true.
What rumor amused or bothered you the most over the course of the year?
Tom: The rumor where, on the night of his 18th birthday, Bill supposedly came out of the closet after having a little too much to drink...That made us cry with laughter! Even if it's true that our birthday involved a fair amount of drinking, as far as I know, there was no 'coming out' on Bill's part. Unless I'm not up to date. [Tom turns and addresses Bill] Hey, little brother, are you hiding things from me? Apparently you came out on the internet the night of your birthday...(laughs) The funniest part about it is that none of us have personal blogs...
Bill: It's true that that rumor gave everybody a laugh. Except that afterwards, I was the one who had to reply to all the journalists' questions about this supposed 'coming out.' And that, in turn, was not so funny.
What made you laugh the hardest this year?
Bill: A lot of times we'll have laughing fits after concerts. It's a way for us to relieve stress. When we're worn out, sometimes we'll spend a whole hour laughing like idiots at a really lame joke.
Tom: For that matter, I don't know why, but these are usually jokes about Georg. I have to say that once he starts telling us about his futile plans with girls, inevitably, we just collapse...(laughs)
Did you cry in 2007, and if yes, why?
Bill: Crying, maybe not, but having tears in my eyes, often. But only tears of happiness, during concerts or when we get particularly touching letters from our fans. I've also cried out of rage a few times. Like the day we had to cancel two dates in France during our last tour because I had completely lost my voice. I was so upset that tears came to my eyes. It was a terrible moment. And I swear I'm not just saying that because ONE is a French magazine and I want to be forgiven...
If you had to relive one day in 2007, which would you choose?
Tom: I'd say the day when Zimmer 483 was released and went straight to #1 in the charts. We were really anxious when they released the results and we jumped for joy when we heard the good news. Then, of course, we took the opportunity to celebrate with a party. It's exactly the kind of day I'd like to relive!
A small aside. At this time, Tom addresses his brother: "Hey, speaking of parties, will you pour me another glass, Bill?" Then, conscious that I'd probably heard what he side, he clarified, "It's just orange juice, now. Don't think that we're getting wasted under the coconut trees. That's not our style ..." But let's get back to the interview. I'm daring to ask a belt-level question. Tom should be happy...<
And when it comes to girls, was 2007 a good year?
Tom: Hang on, I have to think...[a few seconds of silence] No, actually, it's impossible to say. I can't count them all. Bill, you wouldn't happen to have a calculator on your phone, would you? (laughs)
Bill (to Tom): You're really a lunatic... (T/N: In this sentence he either says Tom is sick or crazy, I'm not sure which. I went with crazy because it's a little less strong.)
Tom: Okay, there we go, I've done the calculation in my head. In total, I must have gotten around 483 [female] conquests under my belt (T/N: Pun not intended...) in 2007. It's the number I was aiming for in the beginning of the year, where the album title comes from...Does that shock you? (laughs)
If you each had to pick one word to best describe 2007, what would it be?
Bill: "Grandiose." (T/N: I'm sure there's some more colloquial way to translate this, but I figured it was a word in both French and English so I didn't bother.)
Tom: "Beyond all of our expectations." It's impossible to put everything in just one word!
And what was the best present somebody offered you in 2007?
Bill: Without a doubt, I'd say the reception we got from our fans in all of Europe, and especially in France, where we feel at home every time we come.
Tom: Yeah, that's a stupid answer...For me, to be honest, the best presents I got came from girls. Do you want me to draw you a picture, Arnaud?
How do you see 2008? Is there an event you're especially excited for?
Bill: To begin with, we're going on a tour all over Europe. That will already be something. We're going to see our French fans again, and, as for me, even if I adore relaxing in the Maldives, I'm already really impatient to go back on stage.
Tom: Our biggest challenge will be to play at Parc des Princes, next June 20. It's a mythical and ultra-prestigious place, since very few artists have played there. We'll be the first Germans to play there, so I'd also like to say that the pressure is already starting to mount. We're incredibly proud and I hope that all our fans will be there to share the moment. After Parc des Princes, if it goes well, we won't have anything else to do but resign, because I don't see anything we could do better than that...
Bill: Don't say stupid things like that! Even after Parc des Princes, we'll still have lots of challenges to face. At any rate, we're not going to just stop when we're on such a roll. Did you drink too much orange juice or something? (laughs)
What would happen if the fans abandoned you and the stadium weren't as full as you'd hoped?
Tom: You wouldn't happen to have another question, would you? (laughs) If you start to pressure us already, we're never going to leave the Maldives! I like it here. The sun, the beach, the orange juice...I don't need anything more to be happy. Oh wait, I've forgotten one thing. There are no girls on this island! Or at least, I haven't found any yet. Now that I think about it, that's not normal. Does my legendary charm have no effect in the tropics? (laughs)
Bill: I think the sun has gotten to Tom's head...going back to Parc des Princes, it's true that there's always the risk that the stadium won't be filled. But we have confidence. Whatever happens, even if the concert isn't sold out that day, we'll give it our all, like we always do. Tom is going to tease me again and say that that's a stupid answer, but it's still true.
With these last words, our interview ends. So while Bill and Tom go back to lazing under the sun, I'm going back to work. Yes, some of us do have to work
_______________________________________
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
-->CITITI REGULAMENTUL!!!
|
|
