Prince states that he very rarely talks to the press as “If I need psychological evaluation, I’ll do it myself” and discusses a variety of other things in this article with The Guardian 23 June 2011.

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https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/jun/23/prince-interview-adele-internet

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does it?? explain THAT? maybe talking to the press sucks, & he just didn't like doing it. it was probably the "worst" part of his job I think he was being coy

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CalhounSq said:

does it?? explain THAT? maybe talking to the press sucks, & he just didn't like doing it. it was probably the "worst" part of his job

Hi CalhounSq

Yes you're right I reworded it. I'd agree the press part sounds like it's the "worst" part of his job! It's a nice interview in that they seem to capture a bit of his sense of humour

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Bunsterdk said:

Or of course he could just visit the Org.. Nice article. I read it a while ago, but thanks for sharing it so I could read it again. (Needed some more reflection on the burqa theme, but nothing a month or two in an Islamic country dressed as a woman couldn't fix for him...)

No worries. I thought it was a good read too!

Thank you. Reading his quotes are a joy..it makes me sad too.

ldmendes said:

Thank you. Reading his quotes are a joy..it makes me sad too.

I'm sorry - I didn't mean to make you feel sad. It's just nice to hear his thoughts about things.

ldmendes said:

Thank you. Reading his quotes are a joy..it makes me sad too.

That is 1 of my fav quotes of his. The P way of saying "F-off, leave me alone, I don't care what U think!" Some1 needs 2 make an app with P-bonics and sayings.

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CalhounSq said:

I love the raggedy quote kinda makes sense of his "need" to be on 10 at all times

Bunsterdk said:

CalhounSq said:

I love the raggedy quote kinda makes sense of his "need" to be on 10 at all times

Yeah, I really like that too. Explains a lot. Although I'm sure he looked sizzling in a pair of dirty old jeans and a t-shirt.

SunnyGirl8 said:

Bunsterdk said:

Or of course he could just visit the Org..

Nice article. I read it a while ago, but thanks for sharing it so I could read it again.

(Needed some more reflection on the burqa theme, but nothing a month or two in an Islamic country dressed as a woman couldn't fix for him...)

seems more open in that interview than in many

He even explains the four year hiatus on album releases

BillieBalloon said:

Bunsterdk said:

Or of course he could just visit the Org..

Nice article. I read it a while ago, but thanks for sharing it so I could read it again.

(Needed some more reflection on the burqa theme, but nothing a month or two in an Islamic country dressed as a woman couldn't fix for him...)

I don't like his offhand burqa comments. Otherwise it's an ok interview. Also the Glastonbury comment is confusing because I thought he had been in talks for years according to the guy who runs that festival.

Bunsterdk said:

He just didn't realize as a dude all the things that come with being a dude, even a Black dude. Women have a loooot of social expectations that don't exist for men. I'm sure being a man is difficult, but really?

A burqua, Prince? You wear one awhile and see if you love it. Probably you won't, because a burqua is basically to 'keep the men from lusting'. And that doesn't actually work, yo.

When he says tuff like that, you really do realize that Princeworld is the crazy.

The Burqa thing is why he didn't like doing interviews. I don't think Prince always conveyed his messages the way he wanted to. What he said and what he meant weren't always the same, and then he would think the press was twisting his words.

I get what he meant about the Burqas. Had nothing to do with women.

Blakbear said:

He just didn't realize as a dude all the things that come with being a dude, even a Black dude. Women have a loooot of social expectations that don't exist for men. I'm sure being a man is difficult, but really?

A burqua, Prince? You wear one awhile and see if you love it. Probably you won't, because a burqua is basically to 'keep the men from lusting'. And that doesn't actually work, yo.

When he says tuff like that, you really do realize that Princeworld is the crazy.

I think this is just part and parcel of his idea that if only he and his parents fit into this orderly box from the jump that he would have been perfectly happy and nothing bad would have happened. He either didn't think about it too deeply or has thought about it way too vividly in his fantasy mode.

CROWNS1 said:

Thanks for sharing the article. It shows his humanity and offers a bit list of things that he cared about.

CalhounSq said:

does it?? explain THAT? maybe talking to the press sucks, & he just didn't like doing it. it was probably the "worst" part of his job I think he was being coy

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I've seen actors give interviews to various magazines to promote their newest movie . . . they're literally in a room with the reporters lined up outside. Imagine giving the same interview dozens of times in the same day? Same questions, same agenda. I imagine in that scenario it would be best to be the first interviewer . . .

In Prince's case, it was best to be an interviewer that he preferred or respected. Jon Bream for print, Leno/Smiley for TV, etc. And best if Prince controlled the setting, which is why he invited a lot of people to PP for interviews instead of going to their offices instead.

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Germanegro said:

Thanks for sharing the article. It shows his humanity and offers a bit list of things that he cared about.

No problem. I thought the same thing.

PurpleDiamonds1 said:

Good interview/article. Thanks for sharing, was having a teary day today and somehow this article made me feel at peace. Ugh miss him

No worries. Hope you're feeling better now.

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