Adam Ant interview on The Age

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80's pop star Adam Ant talks to entertainment reporter Donna Demaio about fame, stalkers and the lack of talent in today's music industry.

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  • @missmax73
    @missmax737 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely guy - appears to have a complete lack of ego,when he would be entitled to one. Todays "celebrities" take note. Been a fan for 35 years, he is top class.

  • @zeldapinwheel7043

    @zeldapinwheel7043

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. I fell in love with him when I was about 12. I'm pushing 50. But, I made sure my kids knew that I would accept their music, and them, because I'm sure my stoned out 1970s irresponsible parents sure did disparage my music. I loved adam ant because he was so different. From anything I had ever seen/heard. I made a point. To listen to my kids music and listen to them yell me why they loved it. I thank him do much.

  • @grailmaiden
    @grailmaiden12 жыл бұрын

    The best bit is at the very end when the interviewer who admitted she was a gushing, drooling fan girl for 30 years (displayed her official fan club membership) she was so shy and asked him in a soft voice "can I touch you?" such a sweet manner - Adam Ant so gracious, kind and gentle - when he said "ooooh don't be silly" and he planted a big smoochy kiss on her cheek What a prince among men - he is adorable and charming! Forthcoming, honest and brave to speak openly about bipolar illness

  • @fluorosco

    @fluorosco

    2 жыл бұрын

    That was beautiful. He is lovely

  • @smackenurjunk
    @smackenurjunk11 жыл бұрын

    Adam Ant seems like such a kind, intelligent person.

  • @suecarey-bradley805
    @suecarey-bradley8054 жыл бұрын

    Saw Adam Ant live in ‘84. Was a fan for years before, and since. I love his honesty, humanity, and realty. Still a beautiful soul. Love you, sir!

  • @traciemarsh1611
    @traciemarsh16116 жыл бұрын

    can i touch you?...ah dont be silly :) that was sweet. adam has gone through so much shit from his illness but hes still smiling and fighting those damn demons so proud of this man

  • @faeryquene
    @faeryquene11 жыл бұрын

    I worked security (I'm a female officer) at the Hard Rock Orlando when Adam Ant came to town. It took alot for me to remain aloof and professional (yeah right!) when he walked towards me in the dressing room area-he smiled and is dashingly handsome, older but wiser-and sexy oh my! Those lips! Those eyes! :)

  • @bethcoddington2150
    @bethcoddington21506 жыл бұрын

    I really didn't get how progressive his music was back in the day. He is intelligent, Thoughtful, and insightful. Great human being!

  • @joeyfiggiani
    @joeyfiggiani10 жыл бұрын

    This man is an exceptional human being. He has put into words so much that I (and many people) have dealt with most my life. I never imagined Adam Ant would become a hero of mind, but he sure is worthy of recognition, more so for not relying solely on his past fame, but using his pop icon status to help bring attention to mental illness, its stigmas and solutions.

  • @johnmarsden9778

    @johnmarsden9778

    2 жыл бұрын

    My ex partner suffered with OCD and borderline personality disorder, her whole family have mental issues, her mum has schizophrenia, the dad depression, I was abused as a child, I watched my mum die when I was 11. I was given alcohol at 6 so I could be abused.im now an alcoholic, I need help , please

  • @joeyfiggiani

    @joeyfiggiani

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnmarsden9778 lm sorry for what you're going through. I'm not a professional, but your asking for help is a huge step that you've already taken, that can be the most difficult, and l admire you for being able to do it. The more l experience the more l realize how many people have been abused or mistreated by others, and it is a harsh reality; but we have to try really hard to remember there is also a lot of good in the world, and we have to try our best to seek it out. Surround yourself with positive people, stay away from depressing movies, documentaries, do the things you enjoy most. Also, avoid being too reliant on technology and try to move, moving our physical bodies produces our natural chemicals that will fight off depression. Even doing jumping jacks, or just jogging in place can help. Go walking, get outside and try to appreciate nature. This is all advice l have to take myself when my depression creeps back in. Writing here on KZread tastes great bravery, so it's okay to her doing that. People like me will hear you and respond and do our best to lend support when we can. Try to remember life is an amazing gift, and no matter how unfairly we've been treated by others or affected by outside circumstances beyond our control, we can learn to dust ourselves off and find ways to appreciate this gift. Try to make the most of our lives while we're here because it doesn't last forever.

  • @joeyfiggiani

    @joeyfiggiani

    2 жыл бұрын

    use technology to find the many resources out there to help us with depression or drug addiction. Search the internet for free counseling, there is help out there, free clinics, hospitals, there are places you can go or people to talk to if you look. I wish you the best.

  • @joeyfiggiani

    @joeyfiggiani

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also, alcohol is a horrible drug when abused. I'm a musician who's played in bars the past thirty years, and the best thing l did for my mental and physical health is quit drinking.

  • @breadbaker1748
    @breadbaker17486 жыл бұрын

    This man is beautiful.

  • @starlitestarbright514

    @starlitestarbright514

    5 жыл бұрын

    BEAUTIFUL ❤️ OMG....I am drooling.....DROOLING !!!!!!

  • @zeldapinwheel7043

    @zeldapinwheel7043

    4 жыл бұрын

    He always was.

  • @zeldapinwheel7043

    @zeldapinwheel7043

    4 жыл бұрын

    But mostly because he isn't just a pretty face. Im sure he has a beautiful brain.

  • @a.j.soleil3955

    @a.j.soleil3955

    4 жыл бұрын

    I just love him😍❤️

  • @wabasher3168
    @wabasher31685 жыл бұрын

    As a kid in the eighties, my mom used to listen to Adam Ant while smoking her joints and watering her plants. Looking at Adam, iam convinced hes a Vampire. He looks fucking great

  • @GypsyAngelique
    @GypsyAngelique11 жыл бұрын

    Level headed, smart and sexy. Wow! So nice.

  • @file83
    @file8312 жыл бұрын

    Adam Ant is such a nice man! Good to see him doing well :-)

  • @thetriumphofthethrill2457
    @thetriumphofthethrill24575 жыл бұрын

    Compelling and articulate man, no wonder he made such great music.

  • @tamyaguero449
    @tamyaguero4498 жыл бұрын

    all he's gone thru he still looks amazing

  • @spunkhead

    @spunkhead

    4 жыл бұрын

    doesnt drink doesnt smoke...is what he does...

  • @HeartOnMySleeve77
    @HeartOnMySleeve7711 жыл бұрын

    I love when she asks if she can touch him, and he says, "Don't be silly." and kisses her. Gah! ♥

  • @zufenia65
    @zufenia6512 жыл бұрын

    Love the way he looks and he really looks after himself all these years ...Love his music Angie

  • @whiterose20237
    @whiterose202373 жыл бұрын

    Still in love since 1983...

  • @winterlandboy
    @winterlandboy11 жыл бұрын

    Bloody hell.He's 58?? Never would have taken him for that age.

  • @lanora
    @lanora12 жыл бұрын

    58 YEARS OLD!?!?!? Very, very few men look that GREAT at 30 let alone 58!! Adam Ant is a living testimony to clean living!

  • @deadby15
    @deadby1511 жыл бұрын

    He is surprisingly well preserved...

  • @grailmaiden
    @grailmaiden12 жыл бұрын

    She is an excellent interviewer because she asks meaningful questions. So many other interviewers ask inane, banal questions - but this is an in depth interview. I am dazzled just how YOUNG, dewy and fresh he looks - and especially because his pulchritude looks so natural - not a face pumped full of Botox - he looks phenomenal. I'm thrilled he is back in action, touring, releasing records - I have adored this man for years.

  • @demonicadavies3674
    @demonicadavies36748 жыл бұрын

    Does it really matter that his hair has gone and hos teeth are not sparkling clean, ffs, this is what it is like when you get old and you are also on meds. i dont look like i used to either when i used to bounce around my moms living room. Im not in my late 40's wish i could of met him, have no chance no, due to health conditions im now in a wheel chair. would love to give him a hug tho. I think a lot of his life has been kept out of the lime light which i guess is a good thing. Im glad hes got back up on stage tho and still singing, beat most of the bands these days as music in this day and age has gone down the pan. love what you do and keep doing it. Live life to the full and dont let any one stop you. xx

  • @jeanbaumgartner4052

    @jeanbaumgartner4052

    2 жыл бұрын

    ADAM ANT Knows How Much 🤔 About Mental Healthcare In His Life 👋 😳 🙄 🤣 Time ⏲ 😳 🙄 🤣 👏 😑!So SHY&CUTE! WHEN HE SMILES AT Her!

  • @praisegod3768
    @praisegod37682 жыл бұрын

    Such a handsome, creative, balanced musician and soul. His music brought so much joy to me!

  • @onblock7
    @onblock711 жыл бұрын

    Good interview, he speaks alot of truth here. He is a good dude.

  • @lesleymiller8446
    @lesleymiller84463 жыл бұрын

    Hes still gorgeous ❤❤❤😘😘😘

  • @ChrisM1234
    @ChrisM123411 жыл бұрын

    I'm way late on learning about AA, even though the vinyl was laying around when I was a little one. He caught my attention opening up about his mental health issues. Its a courageous thing to do and it turns out I like his tunes too!

  • @edgooden1415
    @edgooden14152 жыл бұрын

    Wow, such an authentic, wonderfully humble man.. beautiful soul and beautiful outwardly

  • @dmjsmith100
    @dmjsmith10012 жыл бұрын

    Love him loads

  • @beller8501
    @beller85017 жыл бұрын

    beautiful person he went threw alot only love will heal.a true artist we dont see these days.

  • @IanGettings
    @IanGettings5 жыл бұрын

    I actually cried a little at the end

  • @debbiecurtis4021
    @debbiecurtis4021 Жыл бұрын

    I saw Adam and the Ants play Birmingham New Street Odean 40 years ago. It was my first gig. My dad took me there, but we only had one ticket, so I went in alone. I was bedazzled. I also met his manager and his parents outside the venue.

  • @zufenia65
    @zufenia6512 жыл бұрын

    Great Interview he has great points of view

  • @DK-tl9hi
    @DK-tl9hi3 жыл бұрын

    My god this man is heavenly gorgeous 🥰

  • @fluorosco
    @fluorosco2 жыл бұрын

    He is Brilliant 👏

  • @lovielove7
    @lovielove711 жыл бұрын

    Now that I think of it your right; he was doing his thing before Johnny Depp came along. I still like Johnny Depp don't get me wrong, but Adam is the best pirate. Imitation is the best form of flattery..

  • @tmf1977
    @tmf197712 жыл бұрын

    Good interview! Thank you for the upload.

  • @HeartOnMySleeve77
    @HeartOnMySleeve7711 жыл бұрын

    Oh, I love Johnny as Jack Sparrow too, but Adam was all over this and still owns it. Love them both! You are correct, about imitation and flattery. ;)

  • @littlegreenman2001
    @littlegreenman200112 жыл бұрын

    A really good interview!

  • @horriblehistorian1
    @horriblehistorian110 жыл бұрын

    such a nice guy, and for 58 he still looks brilliant and much better than other guys half his age! love him, but the interviewer is clueless

  • @mariaherrera-lc8jx
    @mariaherrera-lc8jx11 жыл бұрын

    "Can I please touch you?" Was the creepiest way to ask for a hug oh

  • @nataliepattinson4627

    @nataliepattinson4627

    4 жыл бұрын

    That was so cringeworthy! :-)

  • @Saksm113
    @Saksm11312 жыл бұрын

    He's looking really well! Seriously, has he even aged one year?

  • @dougant
    @dougant12 жыл бұрын

    unfortunately he's been balding for years! always covered it up though. this is from an interview he did with the guardian recently - 'he has to wear hats and bandanas to disguise the fact that he is now bald. He was always very conscious of his own beauty - "I think to be a pop star you need sex, subversion, style and humour" - and the hair loss seems gratuitously cruel. "Yeah," he admits with quiet sadness. "It was pretty awful.' he seems to have altered his new image around it.

  • @TheFaithArtist
    @TheFaithArtist11 жыл бұрын

    I'm so annoyed with myself for missing his Australian tour.

  • @Electrazamn
    @Electrazamn12 жыл бұрын

    He is as good in the flesh trust me!!

  • @oscarcuban1319
    @oscarcuban131911 жыл бұрын

    Adam Ant Rocks ! Pun intended,,,,,,,,

  • @HeartOnMySleeve77
    @HeartOnMySleeve7711 жыл бұрын

    Correction: Johnny Depp looks like Adam Ant... or tries to. ;P

  • @faeryquene
    @faeryquene11 жыл бұрын

    I for one could care less that Adam is bald. A lot of men are-he's still incredibly gorgeous and sexy as hell. I'd be with him in a second!

  • @reins6895

    @reins6895

    7 жыл бұрын

    faeryquene you are sooo lucky ! It must've been hard not to want to kiss him :)

  • @Iheart2cook
    @Iheart2cook4 жыл бұрын

    Omg he's better looking as an older mature man.

  • @Roggiedodgie
    @Roggiedodgie12 жыл бұрын

    Good to see him doing well. Just curious, has he lost his hair on his head? He's wearing hats in all sorts of these later interviews?

  • @blisterpacman
    @blisterpacman9 жыл бұрын

    oh adman ant is such a babe

  • @lamareaton
    @lamareaton11 жыл бұрын

    Man he looks just like Johnny Depp.

  • @lesleymiller8446
    @lesleymiller84463 жыл бұрын

    You lucky woman x

  • @adrinathegreat3095
    @adrinathegreat30955 жыл бұрын

    He's still highly into image with his look at me costume

  • @lovejulieandrews
    @lovejulieandrews12 жыл бұрын

    correction, johnny depp has got the adam ant look! haha lol

  • @fluorosco
    @fluorosco2 жыл бұрын

    Nice guy Cool dude

  • @paullangton-rogers2390
    @paullangton-rogers23907 жыл бұрын

    The interviewer bears a remarkable resembles to Adam's stalker in the US. I bet he was shocked when he saw her and thought, omg, she's out and in Australia!

  • @taliaprice1909

    @taliaprice1909

    6 жыл бұрын

    Paul and Ancila LOL

  • @MrMustard2U
    @MrMustard2U11 жыл бұрын

    nice guy adam ant is....

  • @zeldapinwheel7043
    @zeldapinwheel70434 жыл бұрын

    I always what wondered what happened to him. I was cyberstalked by my ex-husband for 4 and 1/2 years. People pretending like your fears aren't real , it's horrible.

  • @zeldapinwheel7043

    @zeldapinwheel7043

    4 жыл бұрын

    And back then , they weren't very many laws about stalking. Im glad he is ok and seems to be doing well. I feel awful that he had to drop out of music for so long. He's so talented and he was just about 2.5 years ahead of any and all trends.

  • @dougant
    @dougant11 жыл бұрын

    agreed! i could quote one of his lyrics but that would be too cliche...

  • @TERRANOVAofficial
    @TERRANOVAofficial7 жыл бұрын

    banshees & ants at their best before releasing their first record (banshees) second (ants)

  • @katiegates6484
    @katiegates64842 жыл бұрын

    My son is Adam

  • @estelleedwards283
    @estelleedwards283 Жыл бұрын

    He bears a slight resemblance to Johnny Depp.

  • @vinto34
    @vinto3412 жыл бұрын

    Got the johnny depp look here lol.

  • @joeyfiggiani
    @joeyfiggiani10 жыл бұрын

    She seems nice, but clueless as to how important her role was in interviewing him, not so much the pop star, but human being. In a way, her stupid request shows how ignorant fanatics (fans) can be in treating an artist as a piece of meat for them to devour. She would have done well to just simply shake his hand.

  • @somejackball
    @somejackball6 жыл бұрын

    Johnny Depp is still around?

  • @BridgetMurphy
    @BridgetMurphy5 жыл бұрын

    Can I touch you! Lol

  • @traceymarsh6314
    @traceymarsh63147 жыл бұрын

    i hope that wasnt his stalker she really looks like her

  • @dougant
    @dougant11 жыл бұрын

    my gosh how 'outrageous' of you, coming here with your strong language and misguided usage of capital letters, no one said he hasn't been bald for 20 years lol