There is a quicktime movie of Darren's interview with the students that participated in the The Straits times School Holidays Programme: Video About Darren's Visit with the students there.
STI_HOST: Hello everyone. Welcome to ST Interactive and a webchat session with singer Darren Hayes. The session will begin at 6pm, just abt 25 minutes more.
CeeCee: Darren, any idea about UK tour dates yet? I need to know asap so I can tell my Dad when we can go on holiday! ie plan the whole trip around you so I don't miss you! Cause if I did I would cry and sulk forever! Please anounce dates asap! Thank you! Love you, Claire (UK)youngsters.
Darren: Hey Claire.. I think I'll be there in October/November and I can't wait
BeXy: Hi Darren! I was just wondering what your favourite cartoon was when you were growing up. Thanks HEAPS!!
Darren: My fave cartoon was 'space ghost'
Darren: Hey everyone by the way!!!
chrystee: if you were in a movie, what type of movie would it be and who would play the leading lady?
Darren: It would be Star Wars episode three and natalie portman would fall madly in love with me on set
chrystee: if a genie could grant you three wishes what would they be?
Darren: 3 more
darstar707: Hi Darren! What is you're favorite place to go (other than you're house ;) in San Fran when you have some free time? I'm curious because I used to live there.
Darren: I love many secret places that If I revealed wouldn't be so special anymore.. but I do love a good day in the Haight buying old vinyl records and eating health food
lizgoh: What do you like best about Singapore?
Darren: I really like the weather..it reminds me of Austraila... and I love the people.
sundaeg1rl: Hey Darren! What is the oddest record/Cd you have in your collection? Mine is a very groovilicious Star Wars-inspired disco LP!
Darren: I have a very rare E.T storybook on vinyl that Michael Jackson narrates
meh_4ever: do you listen to other singers new songs? what are your fave songs & bands?
Darren: I dig basement jaxx, spiritualized for starters
I_love_darren: What song on spin sums up your personality the most?
Darren: good enough.... or dirty hehe
ceelvirg: is it possible...one duet with Madonna?
Darren: I wish!
Crash_n_Burn63: hey darren! what's the best advice you could give to young bands trying to break on the scene?
Darren: don't take 'no' for an answer
cals82: What do you think defines Darren Hayes?
Darren: That's a question Leonie and I can muse over for hours!!
bilby: Will you be trying out for Episode III?
Darren: duh! Darren::)
meileen: if u can be a simpson's character, existing or yet to be animated, who would u be?
Darren: the one that says..'har harggh!'
pavi_thegal: If your house was on fire and there were three things you could grab, what would they be?
Darren: probably old photos, love letters and my et.
vinyl carodh: what do you think when someone gets up in the stage while you're performing?
Darren: it is really rude!!!
mag4daz: if you could change one thing in your life, what would that be and why? ps: POLAND LOVES YOU
Darren: my hairstyle every day.
CeeCee: I've had to ban myself from listening to Dirty in public - I make too much of a fool of myself! Any advice?!
Darren: imagine your father singing it
piscest: darren, when are u going to give a concert in singapore? please do
Darren: hopefully sept
meileen: what is your favourite website? or which website you visit most often?
Darren: google.com or sadly...or maybe notÖstarwars.com
Ranzig: darren, do u write songs while doing your business in the toilet??
Darren: erggh!
BingaBangBanana: Have u ever considered bungy jumping to let out some steam? lol
Darren: ah..no... because I want my eyeballs to stay in my head!
ash: when are u coming 2 south africa?
Darren: I loved the first time i was there so hopefully soon!
sgfan_darren: Are you a soccer fan? if so, witch team do you a fan for in worldcup 2002?
Darren: all i know about soccer is there is a ball and men who look like rockstars
tootoofaraway: By the way HI FROM FRANCE !
carodh: what sport do you like?
Darren: the olympic games is about it
kalpana87: what are your greatest fears?
Darren: the dark side of the force
lizgoh: So besides music , what would you consider to be your other passions in life
Darren: I love scuba diving although I haven't done it for a while.. and yoga...
mohd_adam: Are you a control freak when it comes to work?
Darren: leonie says...'haha..errr...yup!!'
Polonia: Are you supersticious?
Darren: not at all
AnnaS: Darren, if you have a bad or sad day and the only thing you want is to stay in bed, but you have to get up and do your work, whatís your thoughts and what is it that make you get up from your bed?
Darren: that if i don't my career will disappear and my head will get fat like ...well... another famous star
kalpana87: what is your worst fan experience?
Darren: there really aren't any..
AdLost: Are u going to do another video with Kisten Dunst? She's awesome...
Darren: I don't think 'kiki' needs the exposure anymore
tootoofaraway: in what sense does George Michael music influence you
Darren: his incredible voice and songwriting style
mohd_adam: You appear rather coy about your private life.....
Darren: i just have self respect..some things aren't meant to be public..
meileen: if you could sing one song, and the whole world's your audience, what would u sing? (it could be your song or not)
Darren: something by barry manilow....perhaps...'i write the songs..'.. hahahaha
kalpana87: are you afraid to cry?
Darren: the older i get yeah.. i think babies have it best.. they just scream their heads off at the slightest thing and no one ever complains!!!
OneWayStreet: Do you have any obsessions? Like doing things always in the same order....
Darren: nope.. well.. actually in the shower my mother always taught me to wash in a certain order...(ie face..etc..down to feet..) and I do that..
simmy: what is you real hair colour?
Darren: this one
oliviag: what's the best of being a solo artist?
Darren: better hotels rooms
Calimero: Is Darren typing himself???
Darren: yes he is and sumtimes he spels inkarectly
kalpana87: do you have certain rituals before a performance?
Darren: apart from torturing my voodoo dolls?
mohd_adam: What's coming up for you next??
Darren: 3 days off... more promo in mexico..the u.s...canada.. europe and the THE TOUR!!
meileen: i love you darren, will you marry me? seriously
Darren: i hardly know you.. but..what the heck..ok
Darren: haha
angellss: Do you SMS and sends emails like a normal person?!
Darren: email
Ranzig: do u keep any good luck charm?
Darren: rosary beads from the vatican
oliviag: what are the three things you will bring if you're stuck in a desert?
Darren: sunscreen, a water filter and a cell phone
tootoofaraway: I have a restaurant here in Spore, would you come if i invite you for dinner?
Darren: if it were free
Elenka: darren, ur sooooo funny, did u go to a special funny school? lol
Darren: that's funny
piscest: hey darren... care to share your e-mail add?
Darren: sure it's fanmail:darrenhayesmusic.com
oliviag: if you're given the chance, will you ever join reality shows like Survivor or Amazing Race?
Darren: i'm already in one
jon_bon_jovi: Wad's your favourite food?
Darren: probably the mango.. the avocado... the chocolate and the carbohydrate
bianCa02: darren, if u joined the Weakest Link, will u be the first one to get kicked out?
Darren: never seen the show
kalpana87: which is your favourite holiday destination?
Darren: my home
meh_4ever: do fans make you nervous sometimes?I mean that they always want you to sign for them.....?
Darren: that's fine... if they run at me or try to throw themselves at me it can be ... strange!
Darren: it's my biggest dream (wink)
meileen: what's your favorite book of all times?
Darren: c.s lewis...the lion the witch and the wardrobe
STI_HOST: FYI: Darren's looking at all your messages on a huge Apple display and typing away furiously his replies to you.
STI_HOST: And yes, he's here in Singapore, at the SPH HQ in Toa Payoh.
MelanieDarren: If U knew u were gonna die wat would be the final song u would sing?
Darren: I wouldn't be singing I'd be with my family
Big_fans: in your opinion, what makes a good artist?
Darren: integrity, consistency
meileen: has anyone ever stalked you?
Darren: if they did they wouldn't get far... i have good security
mohd_adam: If Ricky Martin can shake his bon-bon, what's your specialty?
Darren: i shake my thong
chrystee: is your wrist hurting from all this typing?
Darren: nope
kalpana87: what is the grossest food you have ever eaten?
Darren: my peanut butter spaghetti
OneWayStreet: Have you ever been involved in any dangerous situations, like a ship sinking or a robbery?
Darren: just last week i sank. how ironic you should ask
jane_sam_03: who do you respect most in your life?
Darren: my mother
Darren: THEN YOU LEONIE!!
oliviag: have you commited any crime? teehee
Darren: WHO'S ASKING THE QUESTION?
BingaBangBanana: Why dont u use your middle name Stanley.?..I like it!!!
Darren: i like it too..but who uses their middle names except maybe actors...
Helenna: Darren i want write the book about you. What do you think?
Darren: make me out to be nice and sexy and very generous
STI_HOST: Questions are really flooding the chatrooms. Be patient and Darren will get to you soon.
Cherished_Melody: What is your favourite childhood memory??:D
Darren: christmas day 1981...we were poor but my mother saved up all year to buy me star wars toys
OneWayStreet: What's your favourite everyday expression?
Darren: 'are you mad at me?'
MelanieDarren: Hi Darren Wats Ur Fave Michael Jackson Dance Move????
Darren: that whole routine in 'the way you make me feel'
van_claudia: why you write crush1980me??is it contain some special meaning??
Darren: only if you play it backwards..
joshdimmack: Was the photo on the cover of the strange relationship single origionally shot for Dirty?
Darren: nothing was 'shot' for any other purpose than publicity shots.. we did one 2 day photo shoot before the album came out
mag4daz: Darren what do you think of your fans who don't even go to bed in the middle of the night just to be with you right now?:)))
Darren: i love them!
jane_sam_03: what is the best gift you ever bought for your mother?
Darren: a house
chrystee: what's with all the underwear showing you did in australia...can you do it when you get to the US, please?:)
Darren: oh sure...not!
mohd_adam: Spin is such a romantic record. What's the most romantic thing you've ever done?
Darren: it was so romantic i can't tell you
STI_HOST: Darren's deep in thought...
Ranzig: darren, what's one thing that u regretted doing?
Darren: i don't believe in regret
meileen: what's the best gift you have ever received?
Darren: any gift from the heart
meileen: what's a romantic date for Mr Darren Hayes
Darren: a date
chrystee: when was the last time you cried?
Darren: when i watched the scorpion king.. it was very emotional
meh_4ever: have a girl ever break your heart?
Darren: yes
STI_HOST: We are half an hour into the chat...
bilby: Can you send me a strand of your hair so I can clone you? ;) evil laughs
Darren: yes
Helenna: Do you believe in God?
STI_HOST: 15 minutes more with Darren.
simmy: what do think of Eminem?
Darren: He's funny
Darren: Sometimes
joda_j: I HAVE JUST SPLIT WITH MY BOYFRIEND OF TWO YEARS, HOW DO YOU SUGGEST I GET OVER IT?
Darren: hang out with your friends.. shop... cut your hair..have a facial... (this is coming from Leonie and Yvonne..)
Cherrycolaboy: IF U COULD BE A SUPERHERO WHICH ONE WILL U BE?
Darren: superhero? superman coz he can fly
Ranzig: BUT SUPERMAN WEARS HIS UNDERWEAR OUTSIDE!!!
Darren: and I don't?
oliviag: what do u think about Yoda's light sabre fight? Hehe
Darren: fun..and funny
angellss: What are you having for dinner tonight?!
Darren: chicken of some asian description
angellss: Can I name my son DARREN after you?! Can I send you a copy of his birth certificate?!
Darren: go right ahead!
STI_HOST: STI_HOST: Final questions now...
Cherished_Melody: Would you ever have a tattoo done? And what would it be of?? P.S., Love ya!!:D
Darren: maybe... possibly of 'max' from the book 'where the wild things are...' but it doesn't look good on my elbow.. which is where i want a tattoo...
bianCa02: u look like brad pitt
Darren: i love you
Darren: that was to the brad pitter..
Darren: last two questions before they drag me out of here and force me to relax!
Ranzig: U LOOK BETTER THAN BRAD PITT!!
Darren: now that's a lie..but i love you for it..
meileen: are you sure you're gonna marry me? im so serious! hehehe
Darren: there's so much to organize.. so little time... maybe we should just elope...
Darren: Thanks everyone.. i love y'all... gotta goooo!!!!xxxxxxD
STI_HOST: Thank you everyone for taking part in today's chat with Darren Hayes.
STI_HOST: Darren just sent out an applause to you all!
STI_HOST: Darren's left the building.
STI_HOST: Check out ST Interactive for a transcript of the chat session later this evening.
STI_HOST: Pictures of the chat session will also be available on the website.
STI_HOST: Have a good weekend. Bye.
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