Bueno antes de nada,espero que este tema no haya sido puesto ya :miedo: Estube buscando por el foro pero no vi nada salvo lo del libro de Tatiana,pero creo que en ninguno se puso la entrevista.
Esta en ingles pero bueno...a ver si alguien se anima a traduccirla (al menso las partes que habla de Michael
Esta en ingles pero bueno...a ver si alguien se anima a traduccirla (al menso las partes que habla de Michael
- How did you set out on your career in modelling?
I got into modeling on a fluke. I was scouted out one day while in ballet class, at The School Of American Ballet. It was Barry Lategan, (who discovered Twiggy in the early 60's) who hired me for a special spread In Modern Bride Magazine. The spread featured ballerinas on point. It was the flame that sparked my modeling career. Several months later I met Antonio Lopez, a famous fashion Illustrator. Antonio took my modeling career to the next level, teaching me everything I needed to know and even introducing me to my future agent. I signed with the Ford Agency only to be dropped a week later. Because, they just didn't know what do with me. They told me, "Your not black enough and your not white enough, Eileen doesn?t know what to do with you, stick with Antonio." I was stunned and saddened by this. I was warned by Janice Dickinson not to sign with them but I didn't listen to her. Sure enough.......Janice was right. Anyway, things turned out fine as I signed with the Zoli Agency a week later. And I even scored a contract to model in Japan becoming one of their biggest models for the next five years.
- How were you approached to appear in Michael's "The Way You Make Me Feel" video?
I was approached to appear In MJ's video "The Way You Make Me Feel" through my agent Julie at JHR. Supposedly, I auditioned with 200 other girls. I believe it was my destiny though. It had been my dream for many, many years to meet and work with Michael. In fact, I actually let the opportunity of meeting him slip through my hands, (in the early 80's ) while en route to an audition living In New York. And yes, I mentioned it to Michael while shooting the video. He even asked me why I didn't stop and say anything to him. I replied that I was too shy and couldn't figure out what to say.
- Has your work with Michael influenced you professionally? If so, how?
His professionalism influenced me and also his perfectionism. We definitely have that one in common. He was the utmost professional. I loved watching him work.
- Tell us a little of your experiences on Michael's "Bad" tour.
My experiences on the Bad tour were unfortunately "BAD" and I don't mean the bad as in slang terms. I mean Bad as in terrible. For the most part I was lonely and bored, except of course when I was on stage and saw Michael. I felt as though I was some sort of Barbie doll that they took out of the box when they needed to show it off. But, I kept getting all of these reports that Michael was in love with me. He even reported that to the media at one point. It was confusing and lonely to be me.
- Do you recall any funny anecdotes whilst working with Michael?
One of my funniest anecdotes that I can remember was when Michael asked me If he could use some of my face powder. I was honored in obliging this request, but when he used it he went to town with the stuff. As if there was no tomorrow. I wanted to crack up but didn't dare to out of fear he'd take it the wrong way. It was a cute site to see.
- You have a new book out, "The Way He Made Me Feel", tell us a little about it.
My book has been a work In progress, believe me! You can ask my friend and business partner Tonia Ryan. We have worked on it for two years now. And even longer for me, as I wrote it back in 1991. This is my Auto-Biography and it derived from my journal while living In Los Angeles. I hope it will be educational to those with stars in their eyes and a dream in their hearts. I truely believe that we are all put here to not only learn from our lessons but to give back to others. I hope my book does that. Because this girl learned "A Lot" and I have a lot to offer.
- It has been reported that you and Michael have had a 'falling out' over the years, what is your response to that?
Going into writing my book this was one of the reasons why I wanted my story out their. So people would no longer speculate. I have had my words sliced and diced and have even been misquoted. So, I figured who better to tell my story than me? After all....I lived it! Not anyone else. And still I have had fans and foes bombard me with questions on MJ and my past. It's time for me to put my story out their and move on. Michael and I never had a falling out and if we did.....I was unaware of It. In fact, his mother Katherine tried many times for us to get together and speak and it just never happened. He has never given me his ear. But, I do believe there are some misunderstandings from our past. As his family and I believed there were others in his camp keeping us apart. Everything happens in life for a reason. God doesn't make mistakes. I put my trust "completely" in my Lord.
- As you know, this interview is being conducted for the fans of Michael Jackson. Is there anything you would like to say to them?
I would like to tell the fans.......to "Always Keep Your Dreams Alive" and to always believe in yourself because anything is possible if you just "Believe."
