Kim Wilde: Unfortunately I am very lazy

You used to have friends mainly from your school and college days. Has something changed by now?
Whether you believe it or not: I still have the same friends. One has just gotten a job as a cook and wants to cater for stars and tours. Maybe I will use her with my next tour. Her name is Claire…

And what’s with your boyfriends? Is your boyfriend Gary still in the picture?
You know my principle: I don’t speak about that, I still don’t. And I would be very angry if Gary would say something…

But you are often seen together – why don’t you talk about it?
Because then it’s all about marriage in the press. I think it’s our private business, and that is that.

What does a normal day look like for you? When do you get up in the morning?
Preferably I get up as late as I can. Ad then I lay in the tub for as long as I can, when I have the time. Taking a shower is too arduous for me. Then I make a cup of tea for myself…

Do you still buy your clothes at Oxfam in London?
No, I haven’t done that in a while. Now I buy most of them in boutiques, but it shouldn’t be the most expensive models. Momentarily the “New Masters” in Kensington is my favourite…

But you haven’t given up on your favourite colours, white and black?
If necessary I switch to red or grey…

When did you last read a book and which one was it?
Right now I have little time to read, the last book was – wait a minute – an autobiography of the actress Lauren Bacall – when, I can’t remember…

Why her? Because she was married to Humphrey Bogart?
Also that. But I think she is fascinating anyway. A great woman, I think…

When were you last in the cinema?
Two weeks ago. “One from the heart” was the name of the movie. I thought the soundtrack by Tom Waits and Crystal Gayle was so great. I have bought the record immediately…

What do you do with your money? Do you know how much comes in, or do you leave it to the family company ‘Big M Productions’?
No, everything is neatly shared, and what’s mine is mine! But I don’t really know how much is in the bank. I have very little in my bag anyway. I also forget my chequebook often – I am chaotic when it comes to finance…

What do you most like to buy?
I mostly like to buy clothes, like many girls. But I also buy instruments for my music room. They are very expensive…

What is a special day for you?
When I can go somewhere with friends – doesn’t matter if it’s somewhere posh or in the pub. Maybe go out and do some shopping afterwards…

What rolemodels do you have as a singer?
Hmmmmm – Elvis Costello is the biggest one for me. I have all his records. And female singers? Just Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, maybe also Chrissie Hynde from the Pretenders…

Is there any other actress aside from Lauren Bacall who you love?
Actresses? I can’t think of anyone. Or wait – yes, Jessica Lange – I think she’s great…

How is your understanding with your family since you live alone?
Well, I don’t see them as often as I used to, obviously. But our relationship hasn’t suffered because of that. It’s just like it was, I can say…

Can you remember your first love?
Yes, at the time I was 6 or 7. But he was unfortunately more interested in a friend of mine, because I wore braces. He must have looked great – long brown hair and he could even tell the tie, while he was only 8…

What kind of man would you marry?
He must be good at what he does, and know about his profession. He doesn’t have to be a musician. I respect all professions – whether he’s a bricklayer or a doctor or whatever…

Would you like to have children?
I would like to have five or six – but not for a while, before you trouble me further…

What would have been the profession of your dreams?
I have my dream profession. But if this hadn’t come together, I would have loved to travel the world like Alan Whicker (a television travel journalist in England). He has a dream profession, I think…

What personality would you like to get to know better? Maybe Mrs. Thatcher, England’s prime minister?
No, not Mrs. Thather really. I don’t really want to get to know anyone better. I don’t know. I would like to be invited to a garden party hosted by the Queen and shake her hand. But not at all costs…

What are your good and bad traits?
It’s a bad trait that I’m lazy, especially in work. And also inconsistent. It’s good that I always get what I want…

What do you like to eat?
Although it’s harmful for my skin, I like to eat Indian, preferably very hot…

Do you have fear of the future? Would you climb the barricades to get something changed?
No, not at all. I don’t think it’s good. I prefer to take on my own life, although that sounds egoistic. But maybe you serve the community better when you live your own life.

What is your absolute dream holiday?
Bali, the island Bali. But don’t ask, whether it’s with or without Gary – you won’t get an answer anyway…