Post by Stephany on Jul 5, 2007 18:25:21 GMT
Hi guys,
I just found an old Hayley interview from August 21, 2005.
I don't believe I've seen it here but if it has already been posted, feel free to delete my post !
Martin, you mentioned 'Desperate Housewives' in the Telford concert thread...you'll be surprised to hear that Hayley actually enjoys the series i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif
Best wishes,
Stephany
I just found an old Hayley interview from August 21, 2005.
I don't believe I've seen it here but if it has already been posted, feel free to delete my post !
Martin, you mentioned 'Desperate Housewives' in the Telford concert thread...you'll be surprised to hear that Hayley actually enjoys the series i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif
Best wishes,
Stephany
Hayley Westenra loves 'Desperate Housewives'
21 August 2005
(c) 2005 New Zealand Press Association
The young woman with the pure voice is more than a teenage singing sensation. HEATHER TYLER of NZPA has breakfast with Hayley Westenra who reveals her other passion -- using her clout to help struggling children in Africa.
Wellington, Aug 21 NZPA - After a round of early morning radio interviews, during which a breakfast show host stuffed his mouth full of pineapple lumps, Hayley Westenra needs a break and some food as well.
She is on a demanding promotions tour for her new album Odyssey, that includes New Zealand, then Australia, six countries in Asia, Britain, the United States and Europe.
Time in New Zealand is also a chance to catch up with family and friends. Her smile momentarily slips when she reveals how much she misses everyone from home in Christchurch.
In a cafe on The Terrace in Wellington she is relieved to sit down and order herbal tea, yogurt and fruit salad.
In Hayley's whirlwind world there isn't much time for routine, let alone to wind down and watch television.
Although she says her favourite television programme is the American comedy-drama Desperate Housewives, she hasn't managed to see much more than half an episode.
But far from looking tired, the 18-year-old is sparkling with energy and good health. Although there is the occasional pensive moment about her punishing schedule.
She takes multi-vitamins and is careful about what she eats, steering clear of sugar, most dairy products and junk food.
Dairy products are apparently not good for The Voice.
Hayley is also health conscious because she can't afford to be sick on a concert tour.
``Sometimes it's not so easy,'' she says.
``I completely give up having any routine. One minute I'm doing a concert tour where I'm staying up late at night and then have to be up early the next morning maybe to do TV shows or change cities.
``Then there's flying and there's all sorts of bugs you can pick up on a plane and the jet lag and sometimes it's a nightmare.''
She used to do ballet classes, swim and play tennis. She says she now spends too much time sitting down in cars and on planes, so she tries to utilise hotel gyms. She feels ``incredibly unfit''.
Hayley was in London the day of the underground and bus bombings on July 7, and says it unnerved her. She arrived back in the British capital after singing at the All Blacks-British Lions match in Wellington just in time for the fatal wave of bombings.
``It did make me feel unsafe. I use the Tube and buses quite frequently. I was totally jet-lagged and I turned on the TV and couldn't believe it," says Westenra. "Coming from New Zealand, where you're distanced from war, meant I'd never thought that kind of thing could happen to me. But Londoners are so resilient and you just have to get on with your life.
That morning she was preparing to go shopping when she received a phone call from her management office warning her not to go out.
"I realise now that you're not safe anywhere, but you can't let it get to you. And you have to put it in perspective, there are thousands of children dying of starvation every day in the world."
Although London is her second home, New Zealand is firmly number one. Eventually she wants to buy a house in Christchurch near the beach .
``I've got my heart set on somewhere with a view of the ocean.''
Like other teenagers Hayley loves to shop but the glamorous dresses she wears for concert work and photo shoots are less favoured than casual wear.
``I'm a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl.''
Breakfast consumed, Hayley has a pressing appointment around the corner - a flying visit to Unicef where she has been an honorary ambassador for two years. She is aware her fame will work well in raising awareness for Unicef, and she is also aware that many of the people who buy her albums have disposable income and may be inclined to make donations.
``I have such a wonderful life and I have an inspiring chance to make a difference for young people who don't have anything. I have to go for it.''
21 August 2005
(c) 2005 New Zealand Press Association
The young woman with the pure voice is more than a teenage singing sensation. HEATHER TYLER of NZPA has breakfast with Hayley Westenra who reveals her other passion -- using her clout to help struggling children in Africa.
Wellington, Aug 21 NZPA - After a round of early morning radio interviews, during which a breakfast show host stuffed his mouth full of pineapple lumps, Hayley Westenra needs a break and some food as well.
She is on a demanding promotions tour for her new album Odyssey, that includes New Zealand, then Australia, six countries in Asia, Britain, the United States and Europe.
Time in New Zealand is also a chance to catch up with family and friends. Her smile momentarily slips when she reveals how much she misses everyone from home in Christchurch.
In a cafe on The Terrace in Wellington she is relieved to sit down and order herbal tea, yogurt and fruit salad.
In Hayley's whirlwind world there isn't much time for routine, let alone to wind down and watch television.
Although she says her favourite television programme is the American comedy-drama Desperate Housewives, she hasn't managed to see much more than half an episode.
But far from looking tired, the 18-year-old is sparkling with energy and good health. Although there is the occasional pensive moment about her punishing schedule.
She takes multi-vitamins and is careful about what she eats, steering clear of sugar, most dairy products and junk food.
Dairy products are apparently not good for The Voice.
Hayley is also health conscious because she can't afford to be sick on a concert tour.
``Sometimes it's not so easy,'' she says.
``I completely give up having any routine. One minute I'm doing a concert tour where I'm staying up late at night and then have to be up early the next morning maybe to do TV shows or change cities.
``Then there's flying and there's all sorts of bugs you can pick up on a plane and the jet lag and sometimes it's a nightmare.''
She used to do ballet classes, swim and play tennis. She says she now spends too much time sitting down in cars and on planes, so she tries to utilise hotel gyms. She feels ``incredibly unfit''.
Hayley was in London the day of the underground and bus bombings on July 7, and says it unnerved her. She arrived back in the British capital after singing at the All Blacks-British Lions match in Wellington just in time for the fatal wave of bombings.
``It did make me feel unsafe. I use the Tube and buses quite frequently. I was totally jet-lagged and I turned on the TV and couldn't believe it," says Westenra. "Coming from New Zealand, where you're distanced from war, meant I'd never thought that kind of thing could happen to me. But Londoners are so resilient and you just have to get on with your life.
That morning she was preparing to go shopping when she received a phone call from her management office warning her not to go out.
"I realise now that you're not safe anywhere, but you can't let it get to you. And you have to put it in perspective, there are thousands of children dying of starvation every day in the world."
Although London is her second home, New Zealand is firmly number one. Eventually she wants to buy a house in Christchurch near the beach .
``I've got my heart set on somewhere with a view of the ocean.''
Like other teenagers Hayley loves to shop but the glamorous dresses she wears for concert work and photo shoots are less favoured than casual wear.
``I'm a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl.''
Breakfast consumed, Hayley has a pressing appointment around the corner - a flying visit to Unicef where she has been an honorary ambassador for two years. She is aware her fame will work well in raising awareness for Unicef, and she is also aware that many of the people who buy her albums have disposable income and may be inclined to make donations.
``I have such a wonderful life and I have an inspiring chance to make a difference for young people who don't have anything. I have to go for it.''
VERY glad I didn't know THAT at the time 
)
