<admin>Charlotte has arrived. Please stand by. User [Charlotte /63.117.234.100] joined forum on Fri Sep 07 15:12:54 EDT 2001
<admin>Charlotte will now take questions!
<Kevin Byrne> There have been reports you have been considering movie scripts. Any firm decisions yet on doing a movie?
<Charlotte>
No, but if I do do a movie I want to do a small British film. There are two possibilities one a period piece which is a true story, the other is a British comedy.
<Marrakech>Charlotte, how would you feel if you had not become as famous as you are, but people still enjoyed your music?
<Charlotte> It wouldn't bother me at all because fame has its good points and its bad points so having people enjoy my music is enough for me.
<Clarissa-Brazil>Hey Charl! You'll be on tour for Enchantment, eh? So could you tell us more about it?
<Charlotte>Um...the tour isn't set up yet but if there is one it will be next year. Check my website for more details.
<Job>Hi Charlotte, which track on Enchantment do you like the most?
<Charlotte> Habenerra from Carmen. I like that because it is really different and it has massive south American drums and aggressive flamenco guitars. I also like "From My First Moment" which is an adaptation of the piano piece Gymnopodie No. 1.
<Roz>Hi Charlotte, you are amazing
<Alanna> Charl, was it fun to record the tracks for the movie, The Christmas Carol?
<Charlotte>Yes...I recorded a song called, "The Heart that Matters Most."
<Baby Dragon> I loved your show in Buffalo last spring!!!
<Joe/Boston> charlotte some time if the future do you ever think you may write a track or two for a CD ?
<Charlotte> No, because being famous means people know a lot about you and I wouldn't want to write songs about my own personal experiences because that would be sharing too much of myself and I wouldn't have any privacy.
<Clarissa-Brazil> How was it singing with Tony Bennet and Placido Domingo?
<Charlotte> Placido was very kind and told me that I was going to be a mezzo.
<Roz> I think you and Boccelli are my favorites!
<Marguerite> Charlotte, how do you manage to keep such a busy schedule and yet maintain good schoolwork and friendships?
<Charlotte> I have two private tutors who come on the road with me and they are BRILLIANT!
<John Marine> That was a lovely album cover!
<Charlotte> I am glad that you liked the album cover. Thank you.
<bjdino> Charlotte, your book is wonderful.
<Roz> Who is your favorite female singer?
<Charlotte> My favorite female singers are Christina Aguilera and Beonce from Destiny's Child.
<John Marine> Destiny's Child is from my hometown of Houston, TX, USA!
<Lora: Fan from Chicago!>Hi, again Charlotte! I am your #1 fan from Chicago! I hope you come again! You are my fav singer in the whole wide world! I can't wait to get your new CD! I enjoy singing like you, except you are 100 times better!
<prince> Charlotte, when will you get back to Brazil?
<Charlotte>I have no idea but I love it and would really love to go back.
<Donald Ruangsorn> The biggest topic going around on the Internet is the one about you turning into a pop star, can you tell us what we can expect from the **NEW** Charlotte Church?
<Charlotte> I am not going to be a pop star! I am just doing something different from my previous stuff but it is very unique and unusual so I couldn't put it into a musical category but I hope you like it.
<Roz> Charlotte, how long do you get to be in Dallas?
<Charlotte> 'Til Sunday. I am hoping to get some shopping in!
<DJ17> Charlotte, I respect you for being so young and so good at what you do.
<Kevin Byrne> What is your vocal range?
<Charlotte> About three and a half octaves...
<Name all ready in use> How old were you when you started to sing?
<Charlotte> Classically, nine and a half but I started singing when I was eight.
<Ryan> How was it singing with Billy Gilman?
<Charlotte> Billy is sweet and very hyperactive.
<John Marine> Billy Gilman is pretty good.
<Marguerite> Charlotte, don't you just love Rio??? :)
<Charlotte> I adore Rio! The beaches are very lush!
<Baby Dragon> Can't wait for the new album!
<Ron YMB from Minneapolis> Hi dear Charlotte, will Sony ever add your "Just Wave Hello" video to one of your concert DVD's?
<Charlotte> I am sure they will in the future but I am not sure as of yet.
<Deaf fan of CC/Kelly> Hi Charlotte, what was your best vacation?
<Charlotte> My best vacation was in St. Lucia with my friend Kim and my parents. Also, Hawaii with six other girls including my best friend Naomi.
<aurmon> Do you have a pet?
<emma> Do you have any brothers or sisters?
<Charlotte> No, I don't have a pet and I have no brothers or sisters.
<Marguerite> Which one of your CDs so you feel is your favorite? I love them all, especially the second one.
<Charlotte> My favorite CD is my new one, "Enchantment."
<Marrakech> What is your favorite period in history?
<Charlotte> I like ancient history when Cleopatra was alive.
<Charlotte Fan> Charlotte, are you planning to do a video for your duet with Wyclef Jean?
<Charlotte> I don't know if me and Wyclef will do a video for the song we did but I would love to as it would be really cool.
<k carnes> What is your favorite food?
<Charlotte> Umm...Chinese food.
<DJ17> How did you like it in the holy city?
<Charlotte> It was amazing but sad because there was so much fighting between religions but beautiful none the less.
<Bret> What is your favorite color?
<Charlotte> My favorite color is the sky at night...a really dark blue.
<Clarissa - Brazil> What about Izzy?
<manic> I think Clarissa means IGGY
<Charlotte> I can't travel with him so we had to give him to a close family friend.
<Dave Ladas> Charlotte, when you travel to Greece are you planning to see any of the sites?
<Charlotte>I have never visited Greece but I would love to. Greek guys are gorgeous.
<camile> I love your singing and you are so pretty.
<Charlotte>Thank you, Camile.
<Keith S.> Are you looking forward to your debut concert in Cardiff? And if so, why?
<Charlotte> I can't wait for my debut because all of my friends and family will be there. It is going to be wicked.
<Clarissa - Brazil> Hey, Charl, you should join these chats more often!!!
<Roz> Do you go rock climbing or scuba diving or anything like that?
<Charlotte> I love scuba diving...I have never tried rock climbing but I really want to sky dive.
<Guy> How are your University plans shaping up?
<Charlotte> I haven't picked a University yet but I know I want to study either philosophy or clinical psychology.
<aurmon> I love your songs.
<Anthony> What made you want to sing?
<Charlotte> I didn't plan on being a singer. I either wanted to be a writer, philosopher or psychologist.
<camile> Who is your favorite band???
<Charlotte> I have no idea...
<Alanna> Are any of your friends with you right now?
<Charlotte>No, not at the moment, sadly, I am missing them.
<Alanna> I know what that's like...my brother (one of my best friends) left for college this year and I miss him.
<Hilary> Where do you practice?
<Charlotte> At my teacher's house in Cardiff.
<aurmon> Where do you see yourself in five years?
<Charlotte> In the University.
<emma> Are you happy singing?
<Charlotte>Pretty much!
<Marrakech> What's the funniest or weirdest thing a fan has said to you?
<Charlotte> I haven't had anything strange happen.
<John Marine> Charlotte, do you like cars? If yes, what's your favorite?
<Charlotte> I love cars...especially the F-type Jag which isn't out yet.
<ken casteel> What songs that you sing are your favorites?
<Charlotte>I love "Lagan love"...all the songs off my new album. They are all like my children.
<Ricky> Do you sing in other languages?
<Manic> What's your favorite language to sing?
<Charlotte> I have sung in seven languages. Japanese was my favorite. It was really a challenge.
<Clio> Charlotte, what is your favorite perfume?
<Charlotte> Miracle by Lancome
<ken casteel> I can see you in a Jag.
<Charlotte> I can see me in a Jag, too!
<Roz> Can you speak Japanese or do you just memorize your songs?
<Charlotte>I memorize them but I also learn the translation.
<camile> Do you ever get stage fright?
<Charlotte>I have never had stage fright, luckily!
<Jennifer> That's cool!
<Deaf fan of CC/Kelly> Hi Charlotte, I wanted to say thank you very much for allowing the sign language interpreter in Toronto back in April. I was able to understand your talking as well as your singing. Thanks..you inspired me big time!
<Charlotte Fan> Have you ever considered modeling, Charlotte? On the cover of the new CD you look quite stunning.
<Charlotte> No, but thank you. I would have to be a lot skinnier for that.
<Marguerite> What?!?! Charlotte, you are gorgeous! That cover is so pretty.
<Lora: Fan from Chicago!> What's your favorite city that you have visited so far? :)
<Charlotte> Rio, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Toronto and L.A.
<Roz> What do you do to relax before you go on stage?
<Charlotte>I listen to my favorite music before I go on stage which is "Bootyliscious!" by Destiny's Child.
<DJ17> Hello, Charlotte, what instruments do you like, and do you play any because I play the piano.
<Charlotte> I play the piano.
<Hope> I think you are cool!
<Guy> Do you have a hobby or craft besides singing?
<Charlotte> I love squash and make-up.
<John Marine> If you and Destiny's Child had a gig, would you perform with them?
<Charlotte> Yes...they are very talented!
<Grog> Do you like any rock music?
<Charlotte>I love Blink 182, Sliver Chair, Stereophonics and the Manic Street Preachers.
<DutchMark> You've met a lot of famous people. Who would you still like to meet and why?
<Charlotte>Catherine Zeta Jones because she is Welsh and Missy Elliot, Eve and 112.
<Steve> Have you heard about the other young crossover singers like 14-yr old Hayley Westenra from New Zealand?
<Charlotte> No, I haven't heard of her but there is someone called Becky Taylor who is 12-yrs old and she sings the same kind of music as me. She is very good.
<Alanna> What are you wearing right now? Comfy clothes?
<Charlotte>Jeans, a strappy top and flat pink sandals.
<Donald Ruangsorn> Charlotte, can you say "hi" to me?
<Charlotte> Hi, Donald.
<Admin> Charlotte has to rehearse now. Thank you for joining us on DSOKids.com, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's educational website for students, parents, and teachers. Please join us in January for a live chat with Resident Organist Mary Preston.
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