Translation of "Glanz & Gloria" Jan 25
Here I skate on thin ice again.
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I didn’t understand some of the Swiss German parts, I will also mark those passages.
Please remember my motto – whatever you translate, you simultaneously change it.Interviewer:
My guest of today is the most successful Swiss figure skater, double world champion, Olympic Silver medallist and the nation’s heart-breaker - Stéphane Lambiel.
Stéphane:
Hello!
I:
With your looks, with your sex appeal you are breaking the heart of many girls too. There’s always a lot of cheering and screaming whenever they see you.
S:
It’s always… . For instance in Japan it’s unbelievable to see how pleased they are when I do galas. I hope there will be such a mood at AOI next week. It’s really beautiful to share one’s emotions. That’s my goal for AOI – to bring emotions and to show a cool performance.
I:
I assume you’re just like a pop-star, first of all in Japan where everyone is screaming. I think they’re crazy for you in Japan.
S:
Yes, they’re really crazy. They always wait for me at the airport. Whenever I arrive, I get a warm welcome. They’re always very happy. Per year I use to be there 4 or 5 times in Japan. I always get a warm welcome from the Japanese girls and women.
I:
Well, that’s the fascination “Stéphane Lambiel”.
… something about horse show-jumpingI:
Horse charmer – do you believe in such a thing?
S:
Of course I believe in it. For instance … my mother … sometimes there’s no need for words. She just feels it. I believe it’s similar with a horse. You don’t need a word. There’re just feelings!
I:
Is it about telepathy?
S:
Yes exactly!
I:
Have you got experiences in it? You’ve just told that you’ve already felt it with your mother, with animals too?
S:
Yes with my cat. I know if she’s a bit sad or if she needs caress. You can feel it easily. It was very important for me, that Mr Gruetter and Salomé Brunner were standing at the perimeter. They gave everything I needed with their eyes so I was able to show my capacity.
I:
You felt it by the eyes of your coaches. We’ve already spoken about it. You’re a known figure skater. You’re a double world champion, Olympic Silver medallist.
We’ve got some great pictures of your career.
… videos from King Arthur until SugababesI:
You and the Sugababes, this was emotional for you, wasn’t it?
S:
This was quite a moment. I’m looking forward to the rehearsals, which will begin tomorrow. I’ve studied 2 programs. One program will be more technical with many jumps and steps. Then I’ve got a brand new program with the Sugababes. It’s called “Freak Like Me”. This will be more acting, a performance where I will be manipulating the Sugababes and the dancers. It’s going to be something really new, with a lot accessories. I think the stage will be very special this year.
I:
You’ve brought something along for our viewers. You haven’t come here with empty hands.
S:
I’ve brought along a present, 4 tickets for AOI for the Thursday show at 8:00 p.m.
Interviewer explains the way how the viewers can win the ticketsI:
Well, now we want to know more about you. We asked celebrities what they think about you.
Beni Turnheer:
He’s one of the best figure skaters ever. He’s one of the greatest Swiss athletes. It’s an in-between-thing – between sports and art. He succeeded in uniting these both like nobody else.
Peter Pfändler:
Great athlete! He knew the right time to retire. It’s too bad that he retired.
Nubya:
There’re people who are awesome figure skaters and there’re people who’ve got vibes and charisma, who are a bit of a volcano. And he’s one of them.
Edith Hunkeler:
He’s a great athlete. He really looks awesome. It’s a pity he retired.
Jennifer Ann Gerber.
He’s so passionate.
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I:
What features should your dream partner have got?
S:
For me it’s important to be natural and not be artificial. To be natural - with qualities and weaknesses. That’s attractive for me. Sometimes you make mistakes. That’s a normal thing in life.
news a about the federal president of SwitzerlandInterviewer:
… the federal president who used to be an actor. Would you like to be an actor too?
S:
Maybe that’s something for me. I know that I need to show my capacity. Perhaps it’s acting, perhaps it’s singing. Who knows? I must take a little time for myself now. I have to avoid making decisions too fast. It’s been only three months after my retirement. It’s too soon to know what I will do in my future.
I:
Could give us a hint in which direction you’re more tending? Is it singing? Is it acting? Musicals? You told it’s something for you as well.
S:
I just like to be on stage.
I:
Expressing yourself. Playing a role.
S:
Exactly! But I’m not ready to record an album, as I haven’t studied it. Therefore I cannot say what I’m going to do. I just need time to learn. In a while I will be able to tell more about my future.
I:
We’re anxious to hear it. Then we’ll see you in a new role soon.
S:
Exactly!
I:
Did you watch Obama’s inauguration?
S:
Yes I did. I think he’s a genius. He’s just human. He’s got the qualities of real man. He’s authentic and funny too. I watched the act of swearing. He had to repeat it because it was not correct in the first place. He always wears a smile in his face. I find he’s incredible. He’s going to do good things for America.
I:
Merci!
S:
Merci!