20 Questions: Sébastien Tellier
When we got hold of legendary Parisian lothario and emperor of chic pop, Sébastian Tellier, he was in Jamaica. We don’t know why he was in Jamaica. He also asked us to call him at 4.20. Coincidence? We’re not sure on that either. All we know is that he was clearly having ‘a nice time’ when we spoke across a crackling phone line.
Tellier’s latest album L’aventura is a beautiful, conceptual piece set in a mythical Brazil, it’s a record that confirms his status as an intelligent, thoughtful musician. We wanted an insight into that unique mind. Instead we decided to ask him a bunch of really silly questions… and not in his native tongue.
What was your favourite cartoon when you were a kid?
The Mysterious Cities of Gold. My most beautiful childhood memories are the cartoons I watched.
Who’s your favourite Spice Girl?
he ginger, it was the most attractive… sexually talking.
Do you support a football team?
The ugliness of today’s football jerseys stops me from touching this.
What are you wearing?
A flower t-shirt, flower shorts. I’m in Jamaica!
Favourite board game?
GTA 5 online, you can create your own races and missions. Please play all the missions from OREO_LA_CLASSE!
What’s your worst habit?
GTA 5 online. Too addicted. It’s ridiculous.
What’s the worst hotel you’ve ever stayed in?
Le Marmotte Hotel, the first on Sexuality Tour. There was shit in my bed. I slept on the floor.
Happy hardcore or jump-up drum ‘n’ bass?
Ouch, not a big fan of these types… Hmm…. but I think I prefer the concept of happy hardcore.
Favourite cereal?
I don’t like that at all.
If you were trying to seduce a potential lover, what music would you play?
Ancora Tu by Lucio Battisti. It will work directly.
Ever taken acid?
I took about 20 acids, it was hard, but I was young. It took me a lot of time to recover a liking for life after that.
Is there a piece of advice you wish you’d given to yourself ten years ago?
Stop looking for a goal.
When is the last time you sprinted as fast as you can?
It was in front of a mouse, in my previous apartment.
Have you ever been arrested?
Yes, always almost for nothing, like little weed problems…
Who’s the most famous person you’ve ever met?
Jean-Michel Jarre, one of my heroes!!
At what age did you lose your virginity?
During the night of my 16’s birthday
Would you go for a pint with Kanye West?
Why not? He seems super crazy and cool!
If you could adopt a grandparent, who would you choose?
Kim and Kanye
Rate these Dannys in order of how much you like them: Danny DeVito, Danny Glover, Danny Dyer.
One and then two, I don’t know this Dyer guy, but I really like the two others.
Describe yourself in 3 words.
Beard, hair, sunglasses.
L’Aventura is released 14 July via Because Music
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