21 July 2009
By Sandy Tsantakis
http://news.kathimerini.gr/4dcgi/_w_articles_civ_2_21/07/2009_322878
PROJECTIONS - "He surfs on the wave"
His meeting had been scheduled for 12.30 in the midday, yesterday, at the house of the Norwegian ambassador. Alexander Rybak, a cheerful boy, who managed to give us the most popular eurosong since the era of Abba, explained what’s going on at his 24.
He finally came at 13.00. Most questions were related to Sakis Rouvas, if they are friends etc.
«You know, in showbiz, even a ‘‘hi’’ can make people officialy friends. So yes, we are friends with Sakis».
And beyond Sakis? What else does he know on Greece? Does he plan to visit the New Acropolis Museum? What did he eat? Where did he go?...
Just imagine that stayed in Athens for less than 24 hours. But what did we learn about him? He appeared with his violin, and he performed live - not «Fairytale», because people have got bored to it, he says. He has been in 15 countries, and the Norwegian TV will broadcast a documentary about his life. He thanked us
for the 10 points - as expected.
He described Eurovision as the best arena.
«Interest in conservatories has been increased for about 30-50% in Norway this year - for violin lessons. Traditional dance courses have increased for 40%.»
After his concerts, he gives 3 to 4 hours to sign autographs.
«I know that I will be less famous in 4 years, a new star will rise. But I have to make money until then. Afterwards, I wish that a musical producer will ask me to write a musical score - that’s what I have studied».
He chooses flirting for now. «I don’t want to be a teen idol for my whole life. For the time being, I am like James Bond. When I make a family, I will have my studio and residence in the countryside».
What does he love and what does he hate in his career so far, especially after watching his life becoming a reality show? «There are people who keep everything as secret. And there are other people, who like to make noise. I belong to the latter kind. Right now I am paid just to have fun. I am surfing on the wave!»
