On Friday, January 26, 2001, pop & music star Vitamin C sat down with AllPop in Toronto to chat with her fans about her new album, her movies and more. Read the full chat transcript.
Kevin J. Kelly, St. John's, NF:
You are making the adjustment from singer to actor. How are
you enjoying the acting roles and did you enjoy working
with Kirsten
Dunst recently in Get Over It?
Vitamin C: yes, I enjoyed working with Kirsten, she appears in the Itch video, and she is really nice. It is not that much of a transition, surprisingly. I think I like music better, because I have more control, but acting is fun because you get to be somebody different.
I just basically play myself, a couple of musical numbers. A duet with Sisqo.
Vicki:
Hi, VC. Could you talk a bit about making the video for
"The Itch". Was it fun, or just hard work? Thanks.
Vitamin C: It was very fun making that video. Most of it was computer generated. So while I was filming it, I was just in front of a giant green screen. It took a bit of imagining, imagination, to see what it was going to turn out like. The dancing was great fun, I don't often get to dance in my videos. I wish everyone could see the full dance number, because it was even better than what you see in the video. That was the most fun I've had in a long time.
(the dance will likely be included on tour)
Kellie Stollznow:
Why did you choose the name Vitamin C?
What gave you the idea for the Graduation song?
Vitamin C: C is my first initial. Vitamin C seemed like a good idea at the time, hahaha. The name is familiar and positive and fun, not to be taken seriously.
Graduation I wrote about a friend of mine. It's about transition and about life, my life, looking back on my own high school experience.
Janey:
What do you think will be the 'Graduation' type of hit from
your new album?
Vitamin C: That' impossible to predict. My favourite tracks are I know what boys like, that was then this is now, sex has come between us and as long as you're loving me, which is the next single.
Eric White:
The music on your solo albums is quite different from the
music you used to
play with your old group.
Which type of music is closer to your heart
Vitamin C: I don't think the music is all that different, actually. It is produced and presented in a different way. I don't favour one type of music over another. I like music that is melodic, so I like what I am doing now. I haven't abandoned guitars, I am just a little less angry than I was then. I am still proud of Eve's Plum, and I think they could be Vitamin C songs, and some Vitamin C songs could be Eve's Plum songs. I really like this one, it is the best one of all.
Ellie:
Movies, music, what's the next field you'd like to conquer?
Vitamin C: Horseback riding! Just kidding. I would like to continue writing music, I would like to write music for other artists and produce other artists. I would like to work with new artists. I think that would be fun.
Sean:
Who is was the one "star" you met that made you
tongue-tied.
Is there any major musical of movie figure you'd
still like to meet?
Vitamin C: I was tongue-tied when I met Simon LeBon. I think I would still like to meet Madonna and Michael Jackson. That would be weird.
X:
Why did you decide to have such a change in pace in your
track Busted, and what inspired you to do so?
Vitamin C: I was co-writing Busted with a guy named Bloodshy. He sent me the music. I thought it was really cool. I just wrote the song really quickly. It just completely made sense. So I recorded it in LA and it came out, I liked how it came out. It is one of my favourite songs on the record.
Chris:
I love your hair.... it looks fabulous on you! What's
your natural hair colour and what made you decide to dye it?
Vitamin C: My natural hair colour is blondish, brownish, reddish. I have always been dying my hair as long as I have lived. I have been every single colour. Hair is a good accessory. It will always grow back, you can't screw it up too badly.
Christine_ef:
Hi!! I know Dracula 2000 was released recently and I was
wondering if you plan be in any more movies or Tv in the
future?
Vitamin C: Get Over It. I think I am still in the new movie Rock Star, with Mark Wahlberg.
:
Julia:
How easy was it for you to crack into the business? I mean,
did you audition for every movie and make a thousand
demos our did you make it right away?
Vitamin C: It took a long time. I played in lots of bands before my first band was signed. Then that band didn't have widespread success. I became Vitamin C after that. So it has taken a long time. There is a lot of ups and downs.
silvia and friends :
how do you react to fans who stop you on the street? last
nite I saw a fan, who just happened to have a photograph of
you and camera handy, stop you on yonge street and have you
pose for a photograph with him. while you appeared to not
be bothered by it, do you ever find it intrusive/tedious?
Vitamin C: I always stop for fans. I always take pictures. I think it is great to meet people. If you don't want to be recognised, there are plenty of ways not to be recognised. I am a friendly person and it is cool to meet people
thao tran:
are you happy with the way your goin???
are you having a tour or concert in sydney????
I know this Isn't a question but I would like to say you
are
a great singer n a great inspiration for younger singers
I LOVE YOU YOU RULE N BUY THE WAY YOUR FRIENDS FOREVER SONG
MADE A GREAT YEAR SIX GRADUATION SONG FOR ME
Vitamin C: I am coming to Australia very soon. End or middle of February. And hopefully I will be performing my new single, as long as you're loving me. I love Australia. I had a great time and I love going back.
As for other touring plans, look for something in the summer
X:
At the moment I am playing a copy of More on my Cd Player -
why has Australia received this great album earlier than
say, the rest of the world?
Vitamin C: Because Australia is much cooler than the rest of the world! It comes out Jan. 30 in the US and Canada.
Jenna:
What state are you from? Does your hometown have any
influence
on your music?
Vitamin C: I am from New Jersey, and growing up in New Jersey influenced my personality more than my music. But I am not sure how.
CLEM:
Hey C,
Just wondering if there's another artist out there whose
career you admire and would be happy to emulate -- not in
terms of the kind of music you make, but in terms of
creativity, stature, influence and longevity?
Vitamin C: There are a few. I would say David Bowie. Bjork. Madonna.
Samir D:
In your song, Sex Has Come Between Us, is this a reflection
on an actual event, or is it a description of an itch that
people come across in their lives?
Vitamin C: I think everyone has had a best friend they have been in love with or had a crush on. Even if you don't act on it, you end up thinking about what would happen if you hooked up. It is based on certain events in my life, but it is a universal topic. A lot of people have gone through it. Okay, it is based on my life!
Louise:
I was just wondering how did you become a singer because I
want to try to be one can you please help me? Email me
please at Eminemsgirl37@hotmail.com
Vitamin C: Let's see. If you want to be a singer, learn how to play an instrument. I would say learn to write songs, try and write your own songs. And when people tell you no, ignore them. And don't get discouraged. If it is what you want to do, as the cliché goes, just do it.
Chris:
You're one of my favourite artists because you're
multitalented and seem to excel at everything you put your
mind to. If you had a choice would you rather write, sing,
or produce music?
Vitamin C: I would rather write music than anything else. I always have a lot to say, I have a big mouth, lots of opinions. I feel really good after I finish a song. It gives me a feeling that is really special. Second to that would be performing. It is fun to perform.
I think Graduation is one of my favourite songs. There's a song on an old Eve's Plum record called "Lovely YOU' that I think is a good song, about the first love of my life.
Vitamin C: Thanks for chatting. Goodbye for now. Check out the record, I hope you like it. Let me know what you think. Keep in touch, stop by and say hello, don't be a stranger.
--AllPop