Per chats in København
Written by m-cvk on April 10, 2003 to Roxette.
COPENHAGEN - 
Chat transcript from Jubii. While the questions have been translated from Swedish and Danish, Per’s replies are in his original English.
Per: good afternoon!
Guest 32 asks: Gessle, is it correct that a new Roxette album will be released in 2004?
Per: Well, we don’t know do we? It might happen!
Havstrym 75 asks: Hello Per, how is Marie?
Per: Hello there. She’s much much much better now. She’s busy writing songs and dancing
Guest 12 asks: Will there be a GT-tour next summer? (have to plan my vacation anyway =)/ love you!
Per: Good thinking! There just might be a tour next year, yes. It all depends on whether we can get Micke Syd to lose 10 kilos.
Guest 47 asks: What is your favorite acoustic guitar?
Per: I have several but I bought a Martin from 1968 the other month and it’s kicking azz
Casper . Foldager asks: Is it really Per Gessle live?
Per: It’s really me. You have to trust the media.
- Jubii’s site (Various languages)
Casper.Foldager asks: What is your favorite song (roxette and others)
Per: Rox: I’m sorry is quite good. Others: The only living boy in New York by Simon & Garfunkel is always in my car.
TheDeadAnge2003 asks: Hey Per, Roxette are really fat! When will release Roxette the next album?
Per: We don’t know. It takes a bit of time to get things/songs together as you might know.
Gæst-418 asks: Hej Per…Chrissie from Germany here..I just wonder how many Ferraris you own in the moment
Per: Just two.
Rowdy asks: What means roxette?
Per: Roxette is a girl’s name. Per isn’t.
SoverReign asks: is it true that popmusic has made Per Gessle one of the richest men of Sweden?
Per: No, unfortunately not.
Gæst-12 asks: Hej Per! Will Little Miss Sorrow be the next single?
Per: Don’t know. I don’t think so.
Gæst-44 asks: Read on TDR that you said on a Norwegian tv that there will be released a new Roxette-album next year. Is that true?
Per: No, it’s not true.
Gæst-47 asks: I know that you are very interested in cars, so I would like to ask if you have a Volvo or maybe a Saab.
Per: No, but I have a goldfish called Rolf.
Gæst-143 asks: What do you do in your sparetime?
Per: Anything you can think of that includes a goldfish.
Jinta91 asks: when is your birthday?
Per: Jan 12
GTiG asks : Hej Per! Everything ok, today?
Per: Thanks. I’m doing fine. How are you?
Gæst-47 asks: Which Roxette-video is the best, do you think?
Per: Tuff one! I think Center of the heart is quite nice. And CBB!
Gæst-44 asks: When is your solo album out?
Per: What solo album?
Mousimus asks: What do you at the moment? It’s been a long time since we’ve heard from you :o)
Per: It takes a lot of time and energy to own a goldfish.
Gæst-44 asks: Why aren’t you on Swedish Tv…you should be a guest of Luuk or Söndagsöppet, I think =)
Per: Yes, you’re right. I will improve!
vero_moda_girl asks:Hi….what is the best thing about being famous?
Per: It’s fine. You get free drinks.
Gæst-42 asks: Hej Per! Greetings from sunny Hungary! How are You?
Per: Sounds like a Vodafone ad.
Sweetdreamboy asks: What do you think about the war in Iraq?
Per: It feels a bit unnecessary, don’t you think?
Gæst-41 asks: Hej Per! I wonder: do you and Marie consult each other about clothing because you are so many times officially in public. Have you ever comments on each others clothes! All the best! L
Per: Hello number 41! Yes, it has happened that we’s ve gone shopping together. But not since the 80’s.
Tanja8210 asks: what is the best thing about singing?
Per: You can easily avoid drumming.
Mette…. asks: Hej!! How old were you when you were in bed with a girl for the first time?
Per: 43
Zuper-Babe-13 asks: How old were you when you started to play?
Per: 17
Gæst-44 asks: Hej Per!! Just want to say that I love your music
Per: Thanks, dear.
Gæst-44 asks: Hejsan PG!! I read that you were going to buy an Enzo, is that true or just a rumor?
Per: Rumors. I won’t buy one. They are too expensive.
GangstaPuffy asks: Who is your biggest inspiration?
Per: Rolf, the goldfsih.
Mezh asks: Has your succes been hard on your personal and love life ?
Per: No, I’ve had a great time. What do you mean exactly with “love life”?
solsikke60 asks: hej Per – super to greet you. Will there be something new with G – concerts or something?
Per: There might, just might, be a tour in 2004. We will decide later this year. It all depends on if we can get Goran FRitzson to lose 12 kilos.
dj-miki asks: What have you done today?
Per: Woke up, fed Rolf, went to the airport, did a couple of interviews. lunch, more interviews, chatting with you guys, airport, Stockholm, toothbrush. Good Night!
Gæst-325 asks: when started Roxette?
Per: 1986
yoj asks: Is it true that you write all the Roxette songs?
Per: Well, most of them. The ones that my mother likes.
Q-bix asks: Who wrote “it most have been love” ?
Per: It was me! It was me!
Gæst-187 asks: Chrissie and Sandra are asking: what was the nicest present you ever got from a fan?
Per: I’m still waiting….
Gæst-1100 asks: Hejsan, how is it like to be worldfamous?
Per: Great.
pilotx asks: How is it to perform?
Per: It feels wonderful. i think that what it’s all about, to communicate.
Havstreym75 asks: When will you perform in Denmark again?
Per: I don’t know. If there will be a GT-tour next year we just might come by to perform here. Are you coming?
Gæst-17 asks: i? m Diana from Peru. I know that i love roxette, i love Per and Marie. roxette IS MY LIFE..
Per: Hi Diana, nice to hear from you!
smukpige_16 asks: Is it true that Marie has cancer?
Per: Well, she had a surgery last september but she’s much much better now.
Gæst-192 asks: Malouie would like to know when Per’s new soloablum will be released?
Per: There might be a Swedish album coming out eventually. I can’t make up my mind.
Gæst-1106 asks: Per, Do you like Michael Jacksons music?
Per: Not really, no. Does he like my goldfish?
misss_lover_girl asks: what music listens Per himself to?
Per: I listen to quite a lot of things; Norah Jones, John Coltrane, REM, Bob Hund and Tom Petty of course
Gæst-195 asks: You are no 1 on SWR3 in Stuttgart? When are you coming to Stuttgart?
Per: I might come by later this year when Mercedes is presenting the new SLR.
Gæst-1110 asks: could you imagine that roxette in futrure would together with super producer Max Martin
Per: I don’t know. Max is a good guy, very talented. But… I don’t know.
Gæst-1120 asks: Per, do you like the idea of downloading rare Roxette songs and videos from the internet? Cheers: RoxBytes :-))))
Per: Well, if they are REALLY rare it’s OK, otherwise I think it’s better for the world and the music industry if people who likes music buys records instead.
Gæst-1110 asks: What is your alltime favorite beatles song
Per: Dear Prudence followed by Cry baby cry
Gæst-188 asks: What will be the next album, roxette, Gyllene tider, you or marie?
Per: I don’t know at this very moment but my wild guess is that it won’t be Gyllene Tider Unplugged In Spanish.
Gæst-195 asks: Why do you hate German TV shows?
Per: What? I don’t! I love German TV-shows. And so does Rolf.
Gæst-1106 asks: Per , Do you have a video game machine at home like an Xbox or Playstation 2?
Per: Well, my son has got all of them expet the Xbox. He’s becoming an addict.
Gæst-195 asks: Can you imagine to write a song with Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Anderson
Per: Could be fun. They are good friends but I don’t think we will work together. We might hang out in the bar instead.
Jubii: thanx to everyone!
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109 comments
DaminehGessle said on April 11, 2003 01:19:
Mette.... asks: Hej!! How old were you when you were in bed with a girl for the first time?
Per: 43
HAHAHAHAH!
What’s up with Rolf?
Per is weird!! haha!
kiwijazza said on April 11, 2003 02:49:
He really loves his goldfish, doesn’t he? Hehehe. I wouldn’t be surprised if I see Rolf in the next Roxette video clip. :)
Ferdan said on April 11, 2003 02:52:
hehe, per rulez
he sometimes reminds me of someone i know well, slightly in sense of humor. :)))
Katuska said on April 11, 2003 06:32:
Kära Rolf:-))))
He answered me a tricky one again! :-)))
I feel sorry for we did not see his answers directly. I’d ask about Rolf a lot:-))) It’s so sad, that we cannot tell (write) him, ’OK, Per, we luv the way You write the answers, Your jokes are incredible!’
Next time maybe...
Cheers, the Vodafone Girl! :-)))
tender4u20 said on April 11, 2003 06:37:
COOOOLL I have never been fond of goldfish but if Per says it’s quite an experience I might give it a try! :))) in a way I guess chatting with him would have been a dread if he hadn’t spiced it up with those witty “Rolf-retorts” specially when most people ask the same ooold questions...come on people can’t you be more creative? a good question could have been for example “hey Per, have you ever thought of passing on the baton of Roxette to a new fresh duo when you think your time is up?” that would make him think a bit for sure...there go ahead use my question next time any of you catches him on an interview online bacause it seems I am always unlucky :( at least there was Diana from Peru to represent us peruvians :) good for you, wherever you are Diana.
And Rolf is not stupid, it’s just Per’s new toy :))
ROXETTE RULEZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!
P.D. Some of those people could use an english grammar lesson every now and then :)
zeeshan said on April 11, 2003 09:28:
Yeah!! does it really exist!? hehehe
Per you are sooooooooo damn funny.
Love from Pak,
Z
tevensso (moderator) said on April 11, 2003 09:41:
Can’t say for sure if Rolf is for real nowadays, but back during the late 80s Per said he had 3 goldfish - Karl, Betty and Rolf... So who knows! :)
daniel_alv said on April 11, 2003 12:51:
ok, he is funny, but he should answer the questions more next time, rolf could get some attention in the end of the answeres
QuaKeD said on April 11, 2003 13:40:
What a twisted sense of humor... :D
And my fav video is CBB, too ^_^
vivien said on April 11, 2003 13:42:
I owned some goldfishes too, but I also had a little turtle , and he ate all my fishes up !
So I gave him away.
Liesebieke said on April 11, 2003 15:54:
In every new chat Per seems to own a new pet! Now he was talking about a goldfish named Rolf... before it was a dog named Clinton! Not to mention his stuffed bird!! Well well... :-)
Aaso said on April 11, 2003 20:19:
*smukpige_16 asks: Is it true that Marie has cancer? * Did they have really nothing better than this to ask??!
Sascha said on April 11, 2003 20:49:
*lol* I’m always surpriced about the weird mind of anonymous writers... Man, what a crap!!!
Per seems to be in great mood!
Shane said on April 11, 2003 22:17:
Why not let Roxette last until Per and Marie decide they do not want to record/perform songs anymore, rather than bringing in new members and recycling old members. I like Roxette for the sound/style of Per and Marie. If there is new talent out there, let them form their own band and we will listen to them (if they are good). People still love the Beatles - they did not need to bring in new, younger people.
tevensso (moderator) said on April 11, 2003 22:40:
Nina is already in a band (gee, I wonder which band?). Roxette is Per and Marie, no one else...
Shane said on April 11, 2003 23:22:
@anonymous: Sorry about that - I never criticized Nina Persson or the question about a trio Gessle/Ulvaeus/Anderson - I just believe that Per and Marie are Roxette - that’s all.
Jackie_Radiorox said on April 12, 2003 01:31:
You can bring Britney Spears into Roxette, it wouldn’t change anything. :P If Rox ever starts sounding like the Cardigans I am going to choke someone.
Anyway... Gotta love the way Mr. G answers questions when he is annoyed. ;) *grins* My sense of humour!
tevensso (moderator) said on April 12, 2003 09:24:
What is it you people don’t get? Roxette is Per & Marie. If they are switched, then Roxette is not Roxette anymore! Then you can start liking Britney or Justin instead, they are supposedly singles and there for the fans all the time. This is a weird discussion altogether.
tevensso (moderator) said on April 12, 2003 09:54:
Ummm, I don’t see your point? (If it was me you were talking to, that is.)
DesmondChild said on April 12, 2003 21:09:
ANONYMOUS - Enough!!! - shut up butt head!
What is your next “smart” suggestion?
To re-unit Abba and bring Sissel Kirkeby into Abba in order to make them an everlasting band?
Be happy with Roxette the way they are or find another band to support.
We are all sorry that Roxette cannot release a new album each month - but that’s just the way it is!!!
Take care out there!
Twilight-Ghost said on April 13, 2003 02:18:
I just love Per !!! He is so funny and he really loves his goldfish.
mariok said on April 13, 2003 06:09:
never read so much foolish stuff in one thread... new member to roxette? what’s on your mind? think you ate too many goldfishes.... Roxette IS, and will ever be, PG and MF!
ovelha3 said on April 13, 2003 16:58:
Ppl, peace. The point is that Roxette is not music for the masses anymore. Anything wrong with that? I personally find it very cool. It’s cult. Face it that we like good music and the big public doesn’t. So let’s all listen to Joyride and watch Live-ism all day, buy some goldfishes and be happy :-)
virtualdidi said on April 14, 2003 14:44:
I’ m the guest 17. I!m very very very happy because Per say me Hi Diana, nice to hear from you!
I love Per :=))))))))))))))))
Shane said on April 14, 2003 21:50:
Maybe Mariah Carrey??? Things have not gone well for her in the US lately (Glitter, breakdown, etc.) so she would probably be very willing to relocate, but I am not sure about a partner for her.
Or maybe those Osbourne kids could form a band - maybe call themselves “We are @#$@ not Roxette, #@$#@!”
Sorry - I just came out of a mind-numbing 3 hour meeting and that is the best I can do for suggestions for members of a new band
Shane said on April 14, 2003 22:10:
I really cannot help you out with identifying Swedish teenies - I live on the wrong side of the ocean. Sorry.
Fernandinha said on April 14, 2003 22:48:
I love Per’s sense of humor. He’s so nice!!!
Per I love you man!!!
Fernanda - São paulo - Brasil
roxettefansdotc... said on April 16, 2003 14:04:
hi! wow... that was a funny site (much better to read in norw/dan/swe than english i think!!! so thankyou for the link to the original page!)
wish i had been online then... ah well.....
Roxlander said on April 17, 2003 01:23:
Per is great!! He’s got a rare sense of humor, but he´s very kind with fans. He should repeat this chat experience more often.
ovelha3 said on April 19, 2003 19:01:
Do you guys know what I really miss? Gyllene Tider. :P I miss the guitars...
BTW, Per’s sense of humor is stunning! Wish I could come up with such jokes...
harriej said on May 24, 2004 21:00:
If you replace Per and Marie, it won’t be Roxette anymore.
Would be the most stupid thing to do.
I think loads of Roxette-fans are not only fan because of the music, but also because of the persons Per and Marie.
kachina008 said on April 10, 2003 20:47:
nice ...but Per’s really having a lot of fun with his goldfish...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
The man has a weird sense of humor...RIGHT ON!!