What are Three Questions You Would Ask Alizee?

[CleverCowboy]

1) Why did you change your mind about not singing again?
2) Are you and Gregoire going to start a family and when?
3) How many pairs of shoes do you own?

[Scruffydog777]

One thing I was always curious about is if when she was in NY with MF, did she by chance go up to the top of the Twin towers?

I'll have to do some pondering for my other two questions.

EDIT:
Just thought of a second one;

Mylene Farmer did a poor job of translating the songs J'ai pas vingt ans, J'en ai marre and Youpidou into English versions. I heard the same was true for some of Mylene's own songs. In an interview, Alizée mentioned that those songs were laughed at. I'd like to ask her if she knew those songs were laughed at because MF did a poor job of writing English versions and that it had nothing to do with Alizée?

[Bamagirl]

Great question, CleverCowboy! And what an interesting post, Scruffy! Here are the first three question that come to my mind...
1. What are the stories behind the lyrics of your songs--in particular, "A Cause de L'autumne."
2. Do you think you would ever consider giving a concert in the US?
3. Would you like to go out to dinner with me and just talk about things? (being a female I figure I can get away with asking that without her thinking I have some ulterior motives!)

[Scruffydog777]

Originally Posted by Bamagirl

What an interesting post, Scruffy! Here are the first three question that come to my mind...
1. What are the stories behind the lyrics of your songs--in particular, "A Cause de L'autumne."
2. Do you think you would ever consider giving a concert in the US?
3. Would you like to go out to dinner with me and just talk about things? (being a female I figure I can get away with asking that without her thinking I have some ulterior motives!)

Maybe Annily could tag along and you could show her where that Netfix series 'Stranger Things' I believe it's called, was filmed.

[Mr Coucou]

1. What was she looking at / what was she thinking about when she did that head-dip thing at the end of the Eiffel Tower JPVA. (To help in asking this question, I would show her a video of it on a tablet.)

2. Can she recall a time in her life when she experienced stage fright--- is stage fright something she had to overcome at some point--- or has she always been free of stage fright?

3. Can she explain how it is that she is able to confidently perform in front of thousands of people despite her shyness.

(To help in asking this question, I would mention that I read about a famous rock musician who is extremely shy--- someone asked him how he is able to give concerts in front of thousands of people--- his answer was "my music protects me." And so I would ask Alizee if she can relate to that or not, and ask her to elaborate on why she can relate to that or why she cannot relate to that.)

[Bamagirl]

Originally Posted by Scruffydog777

Maybe Annily could tag along and you could show her where that Netfix series 'Stranger Things' I believe it's called, was filmed.

I would love to do that! It would be so much fun. The invitation is always open anytime she would like to take me up on it.

[CleverCowboy]

Originally Posted by Bamagirl

3. Would you like to go out to dinner with me and just talk about things? (being a female I figure I can get away with asking that without her thinking I have some ulterior motives!)

Funny you bring this up. When I was creating this thread, I originally titled it "Date Night with Alizee" The scenario is that you won a contest to have a "date" with Alizee. All expenses paid trip to Ajaccio. You get to spend 90 minutes with Alizee at a public or semi-private place of your choice (there has to be other people in the vicinity). Greg is totally in on it and is OK with it. In fact, if your date idea includes a guided tour of the city or Alizee's favorite beaches, Greg would chauffeur

So you would pick the ideal meeting place, at the time you chose (within reason of course - no 6am breakfasts or midnight pizza!). Then you had a full 90 minutes to converse with Alizee. I thought that meeting up at a pub would be fun to have a beer with her, play darts and pool and foosball, but that is not a good atmosphere for meaningful conversation. I would have to save the pub idea for our SECOND date!

It would be a outdoor cafe during the day, preferably serving some authentic Corsican food and wine. In one of the older threads, somebody said he wouldn't know what to say to Alizee because she is from a different culture and generation. To me, that is fuel for good conversation! I find it pretty easy to talk to women, but my first five minutes with Alizee I would be slapping my cheek and pinching myself to get my brain and mouth working correctly.

The perfect ice-breaker is the topic of food. I would ask many questions about Corsican cuisine, her favorite foods, her favorite desserts. Alizee won a celebrity pastry baking contest in 2016, so she has some serious culinary interest and skills. She had anything but a normal childhood and had to make time to finish high school by correspondence, let alone learn to cook. I have done a lot of cooking and am told my creations are very good (runs in the family I guess), and anybody who cooks a lot knows how difficult it is to master baking, especially pastries. It is very precise and leaves little room for error. I would like to know how she did it. This conversation could last the entire 90 minutes on its own!

Edit:

Originally Posted by RedRafe

Well, we are talking a "hypothetical" situation here, for, realistically, my chances of ever actually meeting her are, ooo, about "0%". Chance of actually getting to converse with her, is maybe abouuuttt, "-infinity cubed%".

In other words is just "not happening".

Same. It's fun to think about though. There are people here that have met her, Scruffy being one that has more than once, so anything is possible.

Originally Posted by RedRafe

A simple "smile" has great healing "properties", "spiritually", "physically", and "emotionally". It tends to disrupt "negative trains of thought", sort of "chases away the blues", and, you know, they are "viral". Someone smiles at you, it is damn hard not to smile back, etc, etc, etc.

Before you know it, your "mood"/"affect" is "lifted", and the world doesn't seem such a dark, sad, stressful and sometimes really "shitty" place after all, and, y'know, guess what, maybe you aren't alone, after all.

Now a "laugh", well, think of it as a "smile" gone "Supernova".

My 3 "questions" would go "fishing for smiles".

This is a great strategy, and your choice of questions fit nicely in it.

Originally Posted by RedRafe

<Steps back into the shadows.>

I have to admit, this really cracks me up!

[Bamagirl]

Originally Posted by CleverCowboy

Funny you bring this up. When I was creating this thread, I originally titled it "Date Night with Alizee" The scenario is that you won a contest to have a "date" with Alizee. All expenses paid trip to Ajaccio. You get to spend 90 minutes with Alizee at a public or semi-private place of your choice...
The perfect ice-breaker is the topic of food.

Edit:

Your idea of bringing up food as an ice-breaker is very good--non-threatening, and something both of you could discuss with equal knowledge. She wouldn't feel like she is being interviewed--rather, that she is getting to know a new friend. I have cooked off and on in my life, so maybe I could discuss that with her (at least on some level), too. Otherwise, I'd probably try to stay focused on her life, her family, and talk to her (as much as possible) the same way I would talk to any new acquaintance--trying to draw her out and make her enjoy our conversation. As RedRafe mentions, empathy goes a long way. I imagine this is especially true for people in the public spotlight, who are used to "fans," but maybe not as accustomed to people who have a genuine interest and concern for them as real people, with real life stories and experiences and real life ups and downs.

I was reminded of this a number of years ago. I was in Las Vegas, and waiting inside a casino lobby with a huge crowd of people for a well known boxer, who was in town for a very publicized prize fight, to come through. (What can I say? I know I am a woman but I still like boxing matches. At least, the way they used to be.) Anyway, the moment came and the boxer began making his way through, preceded and flanked by some very large, very serious-looking body guards. The crowd went manic--screaming at him, lunging forward, pushing to get close, thrusting papers and programs at him to autograph. He grabbed a couple of papers to autograph, but the body guards weren't having any of this and were hustling him past everyone. It was actually kind of scary--the people were just nuts. I had hoped to get an autograph, too, but I quickly realized there was no chance with this mob. As he was moving past me--within a few feet of me--I said to the person I was with something like "Poor guy--this must be awful for him." One of the bodyguards, inches away from where I stood, heard me. His head snapped around and he stared at me for a moment then reached out, grabbed the paper and pen from my hand, handed it to the boxer to sign--as they were still moving through the crowd--then reached back to return it to me.Then they picked up speed and got out of there--no more autographs.

The point here, I think, is that in that moment the bodyguard felt that I was empathizing with the boxer--rather than just wanting something from him. And he responded to that. I think there was an important lesson to be learned from this. No matter how famous, beautiful, talented (or big, tough and boxer-strong) a celebrity might be, they are still human and, I think, most of them appreciate people who will acknowledge that.

[CleverCowboy]

Originally Posted by Bamagirl

I was reminded of this a number of years ago. I was in Las Vegas, and waiting inside a casino lobby with a huge crowd of people for a well known boxer, who was in town for a very publicized prize fight, to come through. (What can I say? I know I am a woman but I still like boxing matches. At least, the way they used to be.) Anyway, the moment came and the boxer began making his way through, preceded and flanked by some very large, very serious-looking body guards. The crowd went manic--screaming at him, lunging forward, pushing to get close, thrusting papers and programs at him to autograph. He grabbed a couple of papers to autograph, but the body guards weren't having any of this and were hustling him past everyone. It was actually kind of scary--the people were just nuts. I had hoped to get an autograph, too, but I quickly realized there was no chance with this mob. As he was moving past me--within a few feet of me--I said to the person I was with something like "Poor guy--this must be awful for him." One of the bodyguards, inches away from where I stood, heard me. His head snapped around and he stared at me for a moment then reached out, grabbed the paper and pen from my hand, handed it to the boxer to sign--as they were still moving through the crowd--then reached back to return it to me.Then they picked up speed and got out of there--no more autographs.

The point here, I think, is that in that moment the bodyguard felt that I was empathizing with the boxer--rather than just wanting something from him. And he responded to that. I think there was an important lesson to be learned from this. No matter how famous, beautiful, talented (or big, tough and boxer-strong) a celebrity might be, they are still human and, I think, most of them appreciate people who will acknowledge that.

I have to say, this is a really fantastic story, and meaningful. Thanks for sharing. That was a great thing that the bodyguard did for you!

[RedRafe]

Hmm...

Interesting idea...

Now I have some "parameters" to play with...

Need to think about this one for a sec...

Kk...

I like your proposed usage of the topic of food as an "ice-breaker" a lot, a shared interest is always very effective in reducing any "stress" or "breaking down" any "barriers" in a social situation, pretty fast, so, kudos on that one.

Sounds like you guys would have lot in common, and thus would have a lot to talk about, in this scenario. which would make for a really "cool", and memorable "date".

Lets see, with me, any kind of a date idea involving "food" would be a "non-starter".

I'm not a "foodie", anything involving "haute cuisine" or "fine dining" leaves me "cold", just doesn't "grab" me at all.

And, being ex-military, when I'm presented with food, it gets "stuffed in my face", very quickly, "economically", and with a minimum of "fuss", which isn't very "elegant" or "dignified" on a "dream date". Hmmph, "old habits die hard."

It brings back memories from my earlier days as an Army officer.

Our OC at this particular time was a very "refined" old gent, and he was very concerned that some of his "young men were Officers, but not gentlemen", (BITE ME ) and thus we received "coaching" and "lectures" about all aspects of "polite society". Everything from the "rules and of "etiquette" of "fine dining", through to "wine appreciation and selection", etc.

By the time we were finished, it did kinda pay dividends in the long run. I could "ok, ya", with the best of the "luvvies", almost "flawlessly" but, it wasn't "me", I always found it stressful, it was just another "role" to "play", amongst the many others.

His concern was, that, as I was a "working class" Scot, that "had came up through the ranks", I was thus never really going to be accepted by the "rather "upper class" higher echelons" of the Army, and thus I was going to HAVE TO excel, instead, which I did. Hated it though, just wasn't me.

So any fancy dining experience based encounter is out, that'd just be stressful.

<Sigh.>

Alrighty. I've got it...

The common interest that I think we might actually share would be our love of "Dogs".

Soooo. Lets see...

This one is gonna sound a bit bizarre, but bear with me.

We'd spend the allotted 90mins taking her dogs for a walk around the town, just "chillin'".

No pretence, no pretext, no "staged managed" "encounter". Everything just "very simple", "very low key", nothing "pretentious".

I've seen a couple of fan "meet and greets", where Alizée and a fan have a "relaxed", "informal" chat over a coffee or something. Well, they were the usual "highly scripted", "rigidly stage managed" events where a terrified, "star-struck" fan was stuck across a table from Alizée, playing her obligatory "Alizée Superstar" role. The result is really "sweet", and "nice", as per usual, but totally "staged".

Not interested in that kind of scenario, for I pretty much know all about Alizée in her role as a "star", and adore that particular "facet" of her. There is a lot more to her than that, don't y'know.

It's "Alizée the person" that I am more interested in.

So, we'd meet at some pre-arranged location, and we'd just take her "puppies" for a walk.

Obligatory "dress code": who cares, something you feel comfortable walking about in. Your comfy ripped jeans, a Hoodie, and your favourite pair of old "tennies".

She could show me her "places", as in the places she like to go, that make her happy, that have significance to her, that she enjoys, and it goes without saying that I would be mercilessly pursuing my "nefarious agenda", that one in which I'm subtly trying to make her smile and laugh, for the sake of "healing" and "heartsease".

The idea is we'd just chat, about "everything", "anything" and "nothing". No "agenda", no "expectation" of anything, of any kind. Just a casual laid back "bimble" around the town, checkin' her favourite spots out.

Best thing of all would be that hopefully I'd get to see the "real" Alizée, and, just, be in her company for a while, for, y'know, after the allocated 90 minutes is up, you go back to being a "faceless" fan.

I'd like to have some good memories of such an encounter, to take away with me.

Now all of this may sound pretty "bizarre" and "sad” to some of you, but, to me, it would be "pure dead brilliant", for I'd get to meet someone I really admire and respect, and, I'd get to do some really subtle healing work on them, all of which would make me pretty damn happy, for a looong time.


Hmm, maybe I'm just too easily pleased, but it all sounds pretty perfect to me.


<Sighs happily, then steps back into the shadows.>