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Post by nonotme on Feb 2, 2017 13:16:40 GMT -5
Somehow I missed this particular question and response, although I did see some of the other questions. Previously I must have read a summary, not the whole interview. Posting in case some others also missed it. What was the biggest challenge you faced?
When I auditioned for Idol, I was in a really good place with who and what I was. I had no shame. After Idol, there were moments where I felt ashamed of my identity because I was made to feel that way, indirectly—by the industry I was in, by being a public figure, by being judged by pockets of people that I never would have encountered before. I was running around with artists and weird kids and then all of a sudden, Susie Homemaker is weighing in on what I’m wearing or who I’m kissing. Therefore, the recording industry and radio are going, “Maybe that’s not mainstream. We’re not going to make any money on this because of Susie Homemaker." That became such a mindfuck to me that I definitely had a moment here or there where I was like, “Should I even be doing this? Am I happy? Am I enjoying this? Is it worth it?” I would keep circling back to when I was onstage in front of an audience going, “This is what I’m supposed to be doing.” It was a lot I had to fight against.
From time.com/4657465/adam-lambert-interview/peace&love
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Post by mszue on Feb 2, 2017 13:21:48 GMT -5
Somehow I missed this particular question and response, although I did see some of the other questions. Previously I must have read a summary, not the whole interview. Posting in case some others also missed it. What was the biggest challenge you faced?
When I auditioned for Idol, I was in a really good place with who and what I was. I had no shame. After Idol, there were moments where I felt ashamed of my identity because I was made to feel that way, indirectly—by the industry I was in, by being a public figure, by being judged by pockets of people that I never would have encountered before. I was running around with artists and weird kids and then all of a sudden, Susie Homemaker is weighing in on what I’m wearing or who I’m kissing. Therefore, the recording industry and radio are going, “Maybe that’s not mainstream. We’re not going to make any money on this because of Susie Homemaker." That became such a mindfuck to me that I definitely had a moment here or there where I was like, “Should I even be doing this? Am I happy? Am I enjoying this? Is it worth it?” I would keep circling back to when I was onstage in front of an audience going, “This is what I’m supposed to be doing.” It was a lot I had to fight against.
From time.com/4657465/adam-lambert-interview/peace&love LOL Sometimes the name Susan/Suzie/Sue can be a burden....Lazy Susan; Runaround Sue; Susie Homemaker; Suzie Q; "boy named Sue" .... the list is endless...
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Post by Q3 on Feb 2, 2017 13:27:59 GMT -5
Do we know if Brian and Roger are back in the UK? According to a very reliable Queen fan: Roger is in the UK. Brian is probably in the UK. I am not sure because I did not follow their travels that closely.
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Post by Q3 on Feb 2, 2017 13:37:11 GMT -5
Somehow I missed this particular question and response, although I did see some of the other questions. Previously I must have read a summary, not the whole interview. Posting in case some others also missed it. What was the biggest challenge you faced?
When I auditioned for Idol, I was in a really good place with who and what I was. I had no shame. After Idol, there were moments where I felt ashamed of my identity because I was made to feel that way, indirectly—by the industry I was in, by being a public figure, by being judged by pockets of people that I never would have encountered before. I was running around with artists and weird kids and then all of a sudden, Susie Homemaker is weighing in on what I’m wearing or who I’m kissing. Therefore, the recording industry and radio are going, “Maybe that’s not mainstream. We’re not going to make any money on this because of Susie Homemaker." That became such a mindfuck to me that I definitely had a moment here or there where I was like, “Should I even be doing this? Am I happy? Am I enjoying this? Is it worth it?” I would keep circling back to when I was onstage in front of an audience going, “This is what I’m supposed to be doing.” It was a lot I had to fight against.
From time.com/4657465/adam-lambert-interview/peace&love I don't think he ever said this exact thing before. I am not surprised -- we all could see it happening but it is different reading about it. It is a sad he had to go through all of that.
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Post by geezlouise on Feb 2, 2017 13:39:26 GMT -5
Somehow I missed this particular question and response, although I did see some of the other questions. Previously I must have read a summary, not the whole interview. Posting in case some others also missed it. What was the biggest challenge you faced?
When I auditioned for Idol, I was in a really good place with who and what I was. I had no shame. After Idol, there were moments where I felt ashamed of my identity because I was made to feel that way, indirectly—by the industry I was in, by being a public figure, by being judged by pockets of people that I never would have encountered before. I was running around with artists and weird kids and then all of a sudden, Susie Homemaker is weighing in on what I’m wearing or who I’m kissing. Therefore, the recording industry and radio are going, “Maybe that’s not mainstream. We’re not going to make any money on this because of Susie Homemaker." That became such a mindfuck to me that I definitely had a moment here or there where I was like, “Should I even be doing this? Am I happy? Am I enjoying this? Is it worth it?” I would keep circling back to when I was onstage in front of an audience going, “This is what I’m supposed to be doing.” It was a lot I had to fight against.
From time.com/4657465/adam-lambert-interview/peace&love The snippet of the Time interview previously posted was just that, a snippet. This is the whole interview. It definitely gives us a better perspective of the barriers and pushback he encountered in the industry and at radio.
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Post by nica575 on Feb 2, 2017 13:42:17 GMT -5
I saw a great long QAL (AmEx sponsored) commercial on the last night's Colbert! Adam was very prominent!
Now I can;t bring myself to delete it from my DVR :( lol
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Post by adamrocks on Feb 2, 2017 13:46:05 GMT -5
Do we know if Brian and Roger are back in the UK? According to a very reliable Queen fan: Roger is in the UK. Brian is probably in the UK. I am not sure because I did not follow their travels that closely. Thanks Q3.
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Post by adamme on Feb 2, 2017 13:46:53 GMT -5
Somehow I missed this particular question and response, although I did see some of the other questions. Previously I must have read a summary, not the whole interview. Posting in case some others also missed it. What was the biggest challenge you faced?
When I auditioned for Idol, I was in a really good place with who and what I was. I had no shame. After Idol, there were moments where I felt ashamed of my identity because I was made to feel that way, indirectly—by the industry I was in, by being a public figure, by being judged by pockets of people that I never would have encountered before. I was running around with artists and weird kids and then all of a sudden, Susie Homemaker is weighing in on what I’m wearing or who I’m kissing. Therefore, the recording industry and radio are going, “Maybe that’s not mainstream. We’re not going to make any money on this because of Susie Homemaker." That became such a mindfuck to me that I definitely had a moment here or there where I was like, “Should I even be doing this? Am I happy? Am I enjoying this? Is it worth it?” I would keep circling back to when I was onstage in front of an audience going, “This is what I’m supposed to be doing.” It was a lot I had to fight against.
From time.com/4657465/adam-lambert-interview/peace&love I don't think he ever said this exact thing before. I am not surprised -- we all could see it happening but it is different reading about it. It is a sad he had to go through all of that. Very sad! Now I WAS wondering if these kind of thing that made Sony changed their mind about Adam.
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Post by girldrummer on Feb 2, 2017 13:53:09 GMT -5
Somehow I missed this particular question and response, although I did see some of the other questions. Previously I must have read a summary, not the whole interview. Posting in case some others also missed it. What was the biggest challenge you faced?
When I auditioned for Idol, I was in a really good place with who and what I was. I had no shame. After Idol, there were moments where I felt ashamed of my identity because I was made to feel that way, indirectly—by the industry I was in, by being a public figure, by being judged by pockets of people that I never would have encountered before. I was running around with artists and weird kids and then all of a sudden, Susie Homemaker is weighing in on what I’m wearing or who I’m kissing. Therefore, the recording industry and radio are going, “Maybe that’s not mainstream. We’re not going to make any money on this because of Susie Homemaker." That became such a mindfuck to me that I definitely had a moment here or there where I was like, “Should I even be doing this? Am I happy? Am I enjoying this? Is it worth it?” I would keep circling back to when I was onstage in front of an audience going, “This is what I’m supposed to be doing.” It was a lot I had to fight against.
From time.com/4657465/adam-lambert-interview/peace&love The snippet of the Time interview previously posted was just that, a snippet. This is the whole interview. It definitely gives us a better perspective of the barriers and pushback he encountered in the industry and at radio. Things have changed a lot since Adam's time on Idol. Numerous openly gay contestants have appeared on other singing shows without the judgmental reaction and scrutiny that Adam faced. He said that for so long after Idol, his sexuality was all anyone wanted to talk about. It was such a big deal. He helped change all that so that others after him had an easier road. We really didn't see his discomfort during that difficult period after Idol because he handled himself so well, as he always does. But it hurts to read how he felt at that time. I know there have been many gay activists before him (and he would not call himself an activist) who helped make social changes, but I think Adam helped the cause move forward just by being open and honest and unafraid.
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Post by AnnAdoresAdam on Feb 2, 2017 14:00:51 GMT -5
Somehow I missed this particular question and response, although I did see some of the other questions. Previously I must have read a summary, not the whole interview. Posting in case some others also missed it. What was the biggest challenge you faced?
When I auditioned for Idol, I was in a really good place with who and what I was. I had no shame. After Idol, there were moments where I felt ashamed of my identity because I was made to feel that way, indirectly—by the industry I was in, by being a public figure, by being judged by pockets of people that I never would have encountered before. I was running around with artists and weird kids and then all of a sudden, Susie Homemaker is weighing in on what I’m wearing or who I’m kissing. Therefore, the recording industry and radio are going, “Maybe that’s not mainstream. We’re not going to make any money on this because of Susie Homemaker." That became such a mindfuck to me that I definitely had a moment here or there where I was like, “Should I even be doing this? Am I happy? Am I enjoying this? Is it worth it?” I would keep circling back to when I was onstage in front of an audience going, “This is what I’m supposed to be doing.” It was a lot I had to fight against.
From time.com/4657465/adam-lambert-interview/peace&love Thanks SO much. I must've seen the same summary but lots of this was new. Would have hated to have missed it so thanks again.
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