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Q & A with Susan - Part 2
15th April 2010
Susan Boyle has been responsible for miles of newsprint over the past 12 months. In part two of the interview we did with Susan read her responses and find out the truth behind the headlines.
How has the press scrutiny affected you?
Well the majority of the press are very kind. They are all right. If you are all right with them, they are okay with you.I’m learning that. They are a good bunch really.
There were things written about you singing into a mop at Heathrow, what was going on?
Heathrow airport? That was just a bit of a carry on, I meant no harm it was just a joke. My wacky sense of humor. Well I didn’t mean any harm and if I offended anyone it was just a piece of fun. I was messing about dancing and singing!
There were reports you also fainted at the airport - are you okay?
I’m fine, absolutely fine - it was just a wee bit warm which is why I fainted. These things get blown out of proportion (in the papers) sometimes don’t they?
What about the latest story that you were shouting at your PA in Heathrow?
I am absolutely fine. This has been blown out of all proportion. I was a wee bit tired at the end of the trip but that is it, nothing more.
There were rumors you have had extensive plastic surgery. Is this true?
Of course not! Plastic surgery (laughing) where did they get that from? With a smile that’s gone past my hairline. Completely untrue. What you see is what you get. If I had the chance I would like to have my teeth done but that would be it. I don’t want to change too much of myself. Come on what do you think I’d become a Barbie doll?
Obviously the intruder breaking into your house was frightening. Can you explain what happened?
When I was coming home from my friends I opened the front door and the guy just came down the stairs and brushed past me. That scared the living daylights out of me and I don’t know how the hell he got in yet but there was no question about it my security was okay, it was just that particular night, it was a bad night. Things have been put in place by my management team and they have been really good, I’ve got no complaints about them whatsoever and the boy that broke into my house has since been caught by the police.
There are reports you are releasing an autobiography, is this true?
It is very true, my autobiography is called ‘Who I Was Born To Be’ and is being written by Imogen Parker. I’m getting on well with it and she has accompanied me on a couple of the trips as well.
Do you keep a diary?
I used to, but I think I’ve lost count of things now. I think my PA has been keeping a diary, Joanne, so she’s quite good there.
Is it true you’ll be moving to London?
I’m going to be working in London when I’m required to be there, I’ll be commuting to and from London but I’ll be living in Blackburn.
How are your neighbors coping with your house being a tourist attraction?
Laughs. I think all my neighbors have been really great. They have all been really supportive.
Do you speak to Simon Cowell?
I still speak to Simon Cowell every few weeks he calls me, but he’s such a busy man. He got me a very beautiful bracelet for my birthday. It’s white gold and it’s got a ring in the middle surrounded by tiny diamonds. It is lovely!
Lady Gaga has expressed an interest in duetting with you. Would you like to sing with her?
Complete with telephone? I think Lady Gaga is a wonderful artist and completely original and I like her costumes. Love it.Yes, I’d love to do a duet with her, complete with telephone too!
What was it like meeting Oprah?
She’s quite the lady, eh? It’s an understatement to say that. She’s very natural and very kind, she really put me at my ease. Nice lady. She’s a legend in the USA but you wouldn’t think it because she carries it really well. It was a really good experience. I did a wee wiggle on stage Now I have to be a bit more of a lady. Not too much wiggling now!
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