Geri on America On-line
Geri and the other Spice Girls chatted live on March 14th, 1997 in five seperate AOL auditoriums. This official transcript is of course, from Geri's auditorium.
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AOLiveMC9: Welcome to AOL Spice Ginger!!!!
SGGeri1: Hooray im in
SGGeri1: Go onthen ask me anything
Question: First, I just want to say you are a great artist. I was wondering do you ever get sick of promoting your record, when it already is a international hit?
SGGeri1: Not really we make it diferent every time
SGGeri1: We always have a laugh
AOLiveMC9: The next is from Xtreem:
Question: What are your fave TV programs?
SGGeri1: Come on dont be shy
SGGeri1: I love old movies but i love documentries when they expose the real thing behind the scene like world in action
AOLiveMC9: Jazzman66 wants to know:
Question: do you have a fan mail address? I would really like to send you something..
SGGeri1: i THINK SEND IT TO VIRGIN RECORDS
AOLiveMC9: From Soccer258:
Question: Geri i think you're the COOLEST spice that ever lived!!! i wanted to tell you that i'm your #1 fan!!! i think your the greatest! 4 of my friends and i chose which spice we wanted to be, and right away i chose you! your the greatest!! girls rule!! steff
SGGeri1: Well thanks steff Come on people dont be shy
SGGeri1: Oh youll have to excuse that im a little slow a typing
Question: From Coolyo: what is your favorite part of singing in the group? (the fans, the fame, the parties????)
SGGeri1: ha
SGGeri1: Freedom of speech
AOLiveMC9: LukeJEDI asks:
Question: Is it true that you are in the movie Austin Powerz???
SGGeri1: Thats a Mike:)Myers
SGGeri1: No we"re doing are own movie Out in dec
AOLiveMC9: And Girlstar9 wants to know:
Question: Where do you get ideas for your songs?
SGGeri1: therebased on our own experiences
SGGeri1: love ,friendship,sex ,life
AOLiveMC9: From JerodF:
Question: How come we never see any of the musicians in your wonderful videos?
SGGeri1: WEll thats a good question cos we love playing with a band maybe next time
AOLiveMC9: Skeri9088 asks:
Question: what did you do before you were a spice girl?
SGGeri1: Havent you read the papers my whole past is in them:)
SGGeri1: :)
AOLiveMC9: Grlygrl19 asks about your next CD:
Question: Hi, I'm a big fan of Spice Girls, and I have the CD "Spice" I was wondering if y'all are coming out with another album soon, and if so, when?
SGGeri1: sept ;)
AOLiveMC9: This questions is from a big fan. It's from JSpiceGir:
Question: Geri, how old were you when you started to sing?
SGGeri1: I guess i was kinda singing when i came out of my mas womb, screaming girl power
AOLiveMC9: From Lulu Spic:
Question: Geri, how do you feel about the way the press overreacted about the glamour modelling' shots that were printed in the tabs? I thought it was silly of them myself!
SGGeri1: Yeah i agree completely its no big deal it was my choice zat thetime nudity ha
SGGeri1: so longs youre in control of your destiny then thats fine
AOLiveMC9: BRC4EVER asks:
Question: geri.......can you tell us all about the movie and will there be spice girls dolls (like barbies you know)
SGGeri1: possibly the dolls will come but they will be realistic thats for sure
SGGeri1: as for the movie yep weve had a massive imput on that so hopefull youll find it a blast
AOLiveMC9: From MAT NOMIS:
Question: Who in the group is the most wild?
SGGeri1: Well that depends on when you catch us possibly mel B or me as i aa proffessional bum
SGGeri1: pincher ;)
AOLiveMC9: From Eroers71:
Question: If you had the choice between love, money and fame, which would you choose? From Ethan, 17 in Baltimore
SGGeri1: WEll fame and money theres no guarentees then again nor is there with love so ill go with friendship thats a little more reliable
AOLiveMC9: Youngwons wants to know:
Question: and have you all been good friends for a long time?
SGGeri1: Yep i reckon we knew eachother in a past life :)
AOLiveMC9: LSouza128 asks:
Question: what does Gerri feel about other groups and media etc. picking on or making fun of the Spice Girls
SGGeri1: I couldnt give a F**K basically I ve got a huge sense of humour and everyone is entitttled to there own opinion that s freedom of speech
AOLiveMC9: And from Hot gem73:
Question: where are u in the us ? where are u preforming your next concert
SGGeri1: WEre in newYOrk doin letterman Rosie Odonnell , touring 98
SGGeri1: Oh balls ive just been told off for swearing
AOLiveMC9: From VsnOfLove:
Question: What is going to be the next single?
SGGeri1: At the moment were writing the new album ,single it s out in sept
SGGeri1: come on you lot ask me anything dont ask me milkshake qestions
SGGeri1: god sorry my spelling has gone to pot
AOLiveMC9: An interesting question from SAYAW:
Question: GERI>>> If you were given the chance to live forever, would you live forever?
SGGeri1: Yes age is wisdom youd def master life how to be at one with everything
SGGeri1: just like a budha sitting under a tree
AOLiveMC9: ILCT1011 asks:
Question: How did you meet the other members in the group?
SGGeri1: Boring
SGGeri1: ]$done
AOLiveMC9: From Wotan01:
Question: Is the Spice Girl movie going to be a biography or what?
SGGeri1: sorry everyone but time is of the essence so lets talk probaly
SGGeri1: movie is a celebration of movies is gonna take you up down
SGGeri1: its a thriller ,comedy ,adventure its about us the fans
AOLiveMC9: FellowLe asks:
Question: Any regrets in your career decisions so far?
SGGeri1: Je regret rien
SGGeri1: Actually when your liying on youre death bed its only the things you didnt do that you regret .so my advice to anyone is never think if only just do it anyway she who dares wins
AOLiveMC9: From SF247:
Question: what do u look for in a Guy.... age preference... style...looks..schooling.. things u u want from him.. your expectations..
SGGeri1: Ok Im looking for the brain of einstein,the body of arnie the wit of rob williams and the style of Valentino Rudolph not alot toask ;)
SGGeri1: So who are you r u sexy
SGGeri1: too slow$done
AOLiveMC9: DollyV197 asks:
Question: Hi, what other musicians do you admire?
SGGeri1: Elvis , stevie Jackson s ABBa Ilove anythin an everything
AOLiveMC9: Our next question is from SurfCrayz:
Question: Do you consider yourself a feminist?
SGGeri1: thats hard to say really i believe in female solidarity girl power thats glamour with in i respect anyone standing up for what they believe in , labels are dangerous the breed preconceptions
AOLiveMC9: Another from VsnOfLove:
Question: What are three words you would use to describe yourslef?
SGGeri1: Well id like to keep my modesty then again ill be positive are created by record companys
SGGeri1: so excentric inquisitive and physco;)
SGGeri1: friendly and loving oops that five words
AOLiveMC9: We have time for one last question. It's from Groovy433:
Question: what is the most fun you have ever had on stage and where was it? also, what happend that made it sofun?
SGGeri1: erm
SGGeri1: erm
SGGeri1: i guess we made everyone do a mexican wave the other day
SGGeri1: but thers been loads of times
SGGeri1: id
SGGeri1: i dont want to go
SGGeri1: so im gonna ramble on a bit
SGGeri1: ok do you lot spend your lives on the net i have a pc at home and i surf for ages but
SGGeri1: no one ever believes me who iam
SGGeri1: thanks for talking to me i wish i could stay longer
SGGeri1: you guys have been pretty cool
SGGeri1: i would love to give you all a big kiss
SGGeri1: I am sad to go :(
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SGGeri1: bye
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SGGeri1: still here!
AOLiveMC10: Thank you Geri Estelle Halliwell for being here tonight,
AOLiveMC10: and special thanks to the audience members whos sent in some GREAT questions!
AOLiveMC10: Good night, everyone!
SGGeri1: no really gotta go
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SGGeri1: love ya
... I love you, too, Geri =)