Darius World

Ask Me! Darius

mtvasia.com May 2003

Ahhh... Dont you love technology? We faxed to Darius some of the better questions from our Graffiti Wall and now, we have nothing but the answers that the talented popstar wrote and faxed back to us. Now you jump for joy. Meanwhile, don't forget to read on and see if he has answered the questions that you posted!

Hello Darius! I'm Candy from Singapore and have been a fan of yours ever since I heard of "Colourblind" back in August. My quesion is: What is the strangest place you have been recognized? -- Candy, Singapore

On a beach in Mauritius.

Which part of yourself do you recognized yourself with? Being Asian or European? -- smac

My father is Persian and my mother's Scottish so I find myself at times torn between cultures in a very positive way.

Who are some of the nicest celebrities you have met? -- Charlene

Shakira when I supported her in Paris on tour. Plus "James Bond" (Sean Connery) at the premier.

Hi Darius! My question for you is: If you knew that the world was going to end in 24 hours, how would you spend your last day on earth? -- Jul

With friends and family, but I don't think that's going to happen.

What advice would you give to young aspiring singers who look up to famous pop stars like you? -- Christianne, Singapore

Just believe in yourself and know where you want to go, and go for it.

When you first joined the show Pop Idol, did you think that you'll make it big or at least be a singer? -- gettagrip, Singapore

I really don't know what I thought. I knew I wanted to succeed and have fun.

What is "pop" to you? -- gettagrip, Singapore

Music that is liked by a lot of people.

Hey Darius! I think your album rocks! Well, my question is, if you can be someone else in this world, who would you want to be? Stay funky and cool and you rule! -- Rachel

I like to have my wisdom of the last 22 years but be Cirus my 8-year-old brother and have some real fun.

Where do you get inspirations to write songs? -- oxalis

From everywhere, my experience and by watching others.

Who would you rather be stuck with for 24 hours - Simon Cowell or Rik Waller? -- redscouser, Singapore

If I had to choose, it would be Simon Cowell and I would judge how well he'd coped. And he is funny.

Hey Darius, I would like to know which video you enjoyed making the most? Thanks! -- Shona

The first video was an amazing feeling because I've never done one before.

Darius you write such beautiful lyrics. When you sing songs such as "Fragile," "Gotta Know Tonight" and "Simple Like The Truth," there is so much emotion in your voice. Do you sometimes feel moved to tears? -- sooz

Emotion is so powerful when you are singing yet I have nearly cried but not in public before.

How do you handle rejection in life and how do you juggle your normal life (family, friends, etc) and your life as a popstar? (That's if you still separate your life into two different 'zone') -- kero_keropi

Life is not normal so one tries to keep something of a personal life. This is very difficult but I speak with my parents whenever I can.

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? Still performing or will you be likely staying behind the scenes? --Tonette

As long as I am enjoying, then performing is what I will do.

What is your motto in life? -- Bhanker

If at first you don't succeed, try and try again!