Why Garou?

This nickname clung to me at the age of thirteen. Friends call me that because I have always been unsociable (from the word "loup-garou" - beech, unsociable man, a werewolf). Yes, I still am. I like to wander around at night in Paris. I often sing, even when the full moon in the sky!

What drink do you prefer?

Scotch. This is the first alcoholic drink, which I once tasted, hitting the bar. Over the years, I can call myself a real connoisseur of scotch. I like to try it, enjoy its fragrance. I do not often drink wine and beer, but the scotch I was very stimulating.

How about a cigar?

Yes, a great cigar with a bottle of drink ... You know, in my youth I have tried many things. Until now, sometimes I smoke up, but prefer cigars. In my apartment there is a separate smoking room where I keep my treasures.

Who are your favorite dishes?

When I arrived in Paris, it feeds primarily on what anyhow. However, fast-food establishments in the French capital were not very good. So I changed my habits. Now I usually order the sushi Sushi - Japanese delicacy . However, it all depends on my schedule. Sometimes we have dinner in the morning, after the performance, in haste. But, I confess, I like to eat well, and I prefer to eat a good portion of spices. So the choice is obvious: Indian cuisine. But I also like Thai food, and, of course, sushi.

And how did the French superstar is controlled in the kitchen?

Yes way. I like to clean the apartment himself, even wash the dishes, but the cook out of me ... It seems that I have two hands the left. In general, without a woman, I feel helpless.

Travel, life in hotels, it suits you?

Yes. I'm a workaholic. For a long time I did not know that such a discipline, has not yet found its own way to become disciplined. I feel really good just when I start to sing. In France, all the responsibility for the contracts I take. The answer to the proposals of the various agencies, studying the script, the new proposals. So you have to be very disciplined. During the day I'm a real business man, but in the evening there comes my favorite time - time for a song. And at night I go to another party.

But when you sleep then?

I sleep very little. I like the noisy hectic life. Although sometimes there is suddenly irresistible need somewhere to escape, to find himself. Then I really disappear, I was there for anybody.

Your attitude to the material well-being?

Frankly, I do not have much respect for money. I started to work in fifteen years and his entire salary anticipating playing poker. I never took any decision relating to the business. Never.

So you're a player?

Oh yeah. When we went on tour with the musical "Notre Dame de Paris" and stayed in any city where there was a casino, then after the show you can definitely find me there. I play cards, but I also like to play with life itself. However, when I had a family, I hired a man who is now involved in my finances. Family is very important to me, even though I'm a werewolf-Garou.

You are a true man?

Loyalty? This word in my vocabulary does not exist, I forgot it. However, in my heart lives is another word that is very dear to me, "devotion". If loyalty means family chain, it is not for me, I'm a free man. But when I meet a woman who could really fall in love, it will be for me the most important person in the world, and I will always be loyal to her.

Your height of 1 meter 90 centimeters?

Yes its true. But I'm not the only one in the world. Daniel Lavoie (who played Frollo in the musical "Notre Dame"), for example, is far too short.

You have the image of a "happy baby": always happy, always smiling, this is true?

(After much thought) Yeah, actually, yes. I have a very positive attitude in life.

You are naive?

Without a doubt. Although now I have learned to understand the essence of some things. But this cynical I did not.

You have a repertoire of classic French chanson to heavy rock. It is not difficult to navigate in all this variety of genres?

At the time, I was a punk. And heavy metallers. He performed music as new wave. In general, one can say that I have been looking for myself in this life.

You have a little daughter. How important is for you to fatherhood?

When I saw how it is born, I felt such a great love. I could not believe that there is such a strong feeling. Often I just look at Emily, talk to her, I promise that we will live with the most beautiful moments of our lives. While she could not understand, but ... When you're on top of the world, it is very difficult to stay sane. Only Emily helps me to stay away from all temptations of this world. For me, the light that gives meaning to my life - it's her huge blue eyes.

How do you balance career and his father's care?

You just need to understand that your life is a top priority. In order to perform well his new role of a father, I have to find time for his family. I have built a house near my hometown in Canada, where we spend the summer months. And when I go back to Paris, Ulrika and Emily go with me. When you're famous, it is difficult to maintain the integrity of their privacy, but I try. No one close to Emily, and will not do.

Would you like to arrange formal relations?

Official relations - is the birth of Emily. The child holds a much stronger spouses of all documents.

What excites you now?

Disorder in my personal life. Family is very important to me. I never wanted to be a superstar. Of course, I am proud that the career of Garou is developing so rapidly, but I would like to stay a normal person. Not a star.

You somebody else calls your real name Pierre?

Only a few people: my banker, my mother and my sister. My father prefers to simply call me son.

So, your real name is finally a thing of the shadow?

For me, Pierre Garan still exists. Of course, it slightly crushed Garou, although initially it did not have a nickname and stage name.

When you started working in the musical "Notre Dame de Paris" you expect that you will become an international star of this level?

No, absolutely not expected. I still wonder how Luke could see me Quasimodo.

Where do you live now?

In his apartment in Paris and a house in Canada. I think that will soon get over to New York to work on her first English album.

We'll see you in a movie?

Maybe, but not in the blockbuster. I would like to play some good low-budget film

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