Hazell's Q & A
 

Emmerdale or Corrie? -

I'm a Corrie Girl through and through. Love the Northern humour

 

 Chinese or Indian (Take-Away) -

I love Indian food, but can't eat it. So the family take-away treat is Chinese.

 

Football or Rugby? -

Rugby. Cant stand football.

 

Strictly or Dancing on Ice? -

It has to be Strictly, although I do like Dancing on Ice. Wouldnt want to be on either.

 

 Sam Fox or Katie Price? -

To be diplomatic I have to answer Linda Lusardi, as I have worked with her on occasion.

 

Saturday night or Sunday morning? -

Saturday night. If i'm working its fun. If i'm not, i'm at home with my family.

 

Tennis or Cricket? -

TENNIS!!!!

 

 Cats or Dogs?  -

Dogs.To be precise a very naughty Chocolate Brown American Cockerpoo called Buddy.

 

 Jason or Kylie? -

Jason.

 

Mac or PC? -

I'm a Mac.

 

Blackpool or Brighton? -

Arrrrgh thats not fair. I like them both, but am strangely drawn to Blackpool. Its the Northern humour.

 

Sex, Drugs or Rock n Roll? -

Rock n Roll of course, i'm a good girl.

 

Roger Moore or Sean Connery? -

Sean Connery.

 

Red or White wine? -

Oooh a nice red please.

 

Drag Queens or Drag Kings? -

Has to be Drag Queens as I have met hundreds. I have only met 2 Drag Kings.

 

Swap Shop or Tiswas?  -

Swap Shop

 

Stock, Aitken or Waterman? -  

PASS! Next Question.

 

New York or Miami? -

They named it twice for good reason. I LOVE NY!

 

Home or abroad? (holiday) -

hmmmm I love holidays in England. Before becoming a parent I went to the Caribbean every January, I kinda miss that.

 

William or Harry? -

oh no, thats just mean.....Prince Harry. He is naughty and a cutie.

 

Looking back, are there any of your singles that you were surprised/disappointed that didnt do better in the UK singles chart?

(I really like Always and Love Pains, more than a hit like Maybe)I was disappointed with both "Love Pains" and "They say its gonna rain". Walk in my shoes" should have been a single and a hit in the uk.             

 

 

Did you or will you ever consider a (small ) tour of the USA?

I toured the USA every year for 10 years! I have performed all over the country many many times! Of course I would come back if the tour was right.

 

 

 

 

You havent changed one bit, Whats your Beuaty secret for looking so you?

Never go to bed with your make up on always cleanse!  Use a good moisturiser. Always use sun block. I don't smoke, I rarely drink and I get plenty of sleep. Thanks to my parents  youthful genetics,i'm doing pretty good. I have never had botox I like smiling and laughing too much.

 

 

I'd Like to know if you had  a say in what you could sing at "HFL" or were you informed what was to be sung, was there anything else you would have liked to include in the set?? 


I was asked to choose two S.A.W songs, so I chose "Who's leaving Who" and "What ever I do". I was happy with two, after all there was a lot of us to perform that night.

 

 

What are you doing right now?

Cooking a "cowboys breakfast" for my family. Our Saturday morning guilty pleasure. It involves sausage, bacon, beans, tomatoes, waffles, eggs and toast.

Previously known as "The Gut Buster". 

 


If you could have been to be in any film what would it have been?

 

HD. Titanic!!!! I love that movie.

 

 


If there were a film made ABOUT you who would play you?

Goodness, I dont know....any suggestions? How about I play myself?

 

 

Whats the romantic thing you have ever done?

I am told that I was very romantic a Valentines Day in Brighton, many many years ago. I slipped over on the pier and ended up flat on my back. I don't know if that counts as romantic, but it was certainly funny.

I have written a few songs - thats pretty damn romantic, isn't it?

 

 

Whats the most romantic thing anyone has ever done for you?

There are 2 memorable things. 

Being whisked away on The Orient Express, which was rather lovely.

Another time, I had been abroad working and arrived home on Valentines day. The house was decorated with love hearts, filled with gifts and flowers and the table set for dinner. 

Valentines Day is quite a big event in Dean Towers. Even the dog gets a card!

 


If you could do a duet with anyone who would it be?

I don't really like doing duets to be honest, and I would be too intimidated to sing with any of my idols.


 

Who would your 6 fantasy dinner guests be?
1. Paul McCartney
2. Carol King
3. Queen Elizabeth I
4. Agatha Christie
5. Meryl Streep
6. Martina Navratilova.........and Chis Evert.

 

What/Who makes you laugh?

Life in general. I like observational humour - Victoria Wood. Northern humour - very dry and cutting but oh so funny.

 

 

What makes you cry?

 The inhuman way human beings treat each other. Watching the news. Why are people so cruel?

 

Do you have a mentor or inspirational figure that has guided or influenced you?

I have had various people who have influenced me at times throughout my life.  Band leader Andy Ross,  manager Victor Billings, singer/songwriter Paul Curtis in my early career.  

 

In my personal life, my partner.
My retired parish vicar, Rev Carole Bourne, is also an amazing human being, who I admire greatly.

 

 

"What do you most dislike about contemporary culture/music?"

Nothing is private anymore. I hate the transient "throw away" society. There is no mystery. Everything is tweeted/twittered. 

 

 

Where do you feel most at home?

I feel equally at home AT home and on stage. They are both very comfortable for me.

 

 

Where are you right now?

As question 1, I am home in my kitchen making "cowboys breakfast" for the family, dictating my answers!!!

 

 

What is your proudest achievement in work?

I have so many, but I was very proud to stand on the stage at the 02 Arena with friends and colleagues in front of my child on the 21st Dec 2012. That was a very special night.

 

 


What is your proudest achievement in life?

Having a family. My child.

 

 

At what points do life and work intersect?

There is s subtle change from "Me" to the pop star "Hazell Dean" as I get ready to go on stage. Its the hair, the make up, the clothes, but usually its putting on a jacket (I do like to have cool jackets for on stage) that turns me into "Hazell Dean"....and once I have the mic in my hand, and hear my intro - transition complete. Show Time.

 

 

 

What's the best advice you've been given?.

I was a teenager, and went to an audition. I was told by an older lady, that I  was very lucky to have a great voice and a baby face. She told me that the baby face would give me longevity, and to look after it.

 

 

What is the biggest risk you've ever taken?

Starting a family. Having a child is terrifying, but a risk worth taking.

 

 

Recommend a book/poem/song/ that has changed your perspective on life?

I watched a TV show called "All our Yesterdays" when I was about 17 years old. It was about The Holocaust. To this day the images are still burnt into my memory vividly.

It affected me greatly, and changed my perspective on life and humanity enormously.

 

 

What is your earliest childhood memory?

I almost drowned as a child. My earliest memory is seeing my mums  blue and white polka dot dress through the water as lost conciousness. My mum saved me, thankfully she had been watching me. Terrifying.

I was about 5 years old.

 

 

My question concerns a band called The Vandals back in the 1970s. My best friend at school was Jamie Holowczyk and his dad Pete mentioned being in a band with you, The Vandals. I've always wondered if that was true as never seen you mention it. Can you remember it/him? 

I was in a school band called the Vandals, but I cant remember anyone called Pete - sorry! I played guitar and sang.

 

 

Hazell, when you come to perform near us and we come to see you, we are buzzing and cant wait for the show,,,,,,,,,, who do you get like this about??? who do you like to see live and are all buzzin before ya go and see them ?? :)

 Of course, if I go to see an artist its because I want to see them. I have seen so many amazing performers, Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey, Stevie Wonder,  Celine Dion, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Liza Minelli, Gloria Estefan, Janis Ian, Cher, Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield - ooh a long long list,  I even went to see BritnetySpears, but the two artists I have been most exited to see were Barbara Streisand and Annie Lennox - I love them both, and am a huge fan of both.

 

 

You have such an amazing, beautiful voice, Have you ever been approached/interested in appearing in a  West End Musical...? If so which one?

Yes, I was asked to be in a show called "Pumpboys and DInettes" to take over from Kiki Dee. I was too busy with "Searchin" to take the role. If I were to be offered a role now, I would love to do "Mamma Mia".

 

 

 

When you recorded the single Better Off Without You, did you know that your collaboration time with Stock Aitken Waterman was coming to an end? Would you have liked to work with them again, if they hadn't split as a trio?

No, I didnt know at the time that "Better off without you" would be the last single with them. I had taken my eye off the ball a little, an realised that it was time to move on. That said, I really Like "Better off without you".

 

 

 

 

Will you be doing any promotional gigs when the NEW album is released?

I am doing gigs ALL the time, so no there will be no special promotional gigs.