Dima, at the start of your career, you were compared to Valery Leontiev ...
You know, with whom I just did not compare! .. And I, though for the disdainful will not. I really respect those artists who are already 20 on stage. This "age" is the main indicator of their talent, otherwise they would have burned a couple of years, and even burned out ... In addition, this also speaks about their willpower. Show business is a very specific and complex world, it is difficult to live in, because there is a lot of hypocrisy and cynicism. But sometimes it's just not possible.
What do you mean? There are examples?
I'll tell you a story, very revealing. A few years ago I had a tour in Kazakhstan, I flew there for a concert. And just on that day the bass player of the group "A-Studio" Baglan Sadvakasov died. I knew him well, and my team too. And so I faced a difficult choice: a loved one passed away, it's very serious, but people who bought tickets, and came to my concert, are not to blame. Inwardly, you do not have to smile, you still experience this nightmare, but you understand that you have to go to the stage and work ... There are many examples, even if not all are so tragic, but you often face a difficult choice. This happens when you come across the fact that inside you is very uncomfortable, uncomfortable, but you have a duty - in front of the public, the audience. So I say that show business is quite a complicated thing. Yes, and all sorts of behind-the-scenes intrigues, stilettos against each other ...
By the way, tell us, how did the reconciliation with Philip Kirkorov happen, with whom you had a long time in quarrel?
I admit, for a long time I treated Philip with prejudice. But somehow at leisure he sat down and analyzed everything that this man had done and achieved - and my attitude towards him radically changed. And then time went to Greece to rest for the weekend. There they met and honestly talked about the boiling. Suddenly it turned out that we easily find a common language. And I offered him to sing one of my songs-Rocket Man. Kirkorov agreed. I understood: the clouds that overshadowed our relationship were only the result of his complete immersion in the work. And in this issue we have much more points of contact than separating factors!
Dim, do you really need additional advertising? And so, it seems that in show business there is no one else but Bilan ...
This is not a PR, it's a creative union. We are interested in trying such a duet - and we will do it. As for fame ... I'll tell you without too much modesty: I consider it deserved. At one time I worked very hard, much more than a regular artist, literally plowed. There was a huge number of tours, and at each of the concerts we had to spend two and a half hours on the full, so that no one later said: "We thought it would be better ..." In the show was filmed, in musicals.
It's all hard, but it was worth it, right? We are all about work and work, and tell us, how do you prefer to rest?
I try to find things that inspire and allow me to relax. For example, I like to just look at beautiful landscapes.
Do you mean any exotic Maldives?
Not necessary. I like to visit Baikal - an amazing place, it's wonderful to relax there, this edge is very energizing. But the best holiday for me, honestly, is the time that I can spend with close people.
Do you like family holidays?
Yes! Most of all - New Year! He is coming soon, I can not wait. It's so cool, I love the salad olivier, which on this day almost every family cooks, I enjoy the atmosphere of universal happiness. This is the whole year we, in our problems, and in this, the holiday become equal, sincere.
Oh, what a romantic you are! And remember the most pleasant gift from childhood?
Of course! I was then at my grandmother, woke up on the first morning of the new year - and under my pillow lay the designer. I was so happy that I sincerely believed: miracles happen! It does not matter, with someone's help or by themselves. And by the way, I still think so!