Amazing interview with Bill and Tom Kaulitz! Thank you forever to Sweetiejay for the translation. “Adult is relative” — “Bill Kaulitz never leaves the house before he is ready,” says the woman from the record company.
Appointment times are therefore calculated, so that his mask is always in place. And when the petite young man stands before you, you get a slight idea of how much time his appearance takes. Among the perfectly set, dyed black hair, dreadlocks peek out, the eyelids to graced with a composition of black and white, matching the painted nails. The hands in leather gloves have difficulty separating the mass of chains that are attached to his black shirt. His twin Tom is sitting next to him on a couch in a hotel room with pink walls. He fancies himself as a street rocker with a leather jacket and braided hair. No less expensive, but not so conspicuous. Two ordinary guys framed in a pop-star reality.
Welt am Sonntag: Bill, Tom, you both have a birthday on the 1st of September, what do you want?
Bill Kaulitz: I wish to see my family and friends, and to drink coffee. I love coffee, I drink gallons of it. And I’d like a round of coffee with cream pies. And it would great if all were over 60. So we can have a really good gossip session.
Tom Kaulitz: With older people talking it results in conversations that are completely off the beaten track. They have very different thoughts. It would be good for both of us to each have a Sunday tea-party.
Do you have material desires?
Bill: No.
A new car perhaps?
Tom: I don’t think there are many people that would give me something that extravagant. But of course, I would be happy with a new car.
You are turning 20. Are you an adult?
Bill: I think I’ll never grow up. But growing up is also relative, I have already thought of 13 that I can do anything, and I felt old enough to go to clubs and drink alcohol. I always felt older than I am.
You have finished your secondary school certificate by distance learning and have been awarded for particularly good performance.
Bill: This is almost embarrassing, right?
A little bit.
Bill: Tom and I hated school. That was the worst time in our lives. I feel sorry for anyone that has to go to school.
What was so bad?
Tom: Most of the people were scandalized because of our appearance. Worst of all, I find that the personality of each individual is totally suppressed in the institution of schooling.
Bill: Tom and I were in two different classes for disciplinary reasons in the 7th grade. We were real problem children, and were almost expelled from school. But not because of drugs or fights. But because we used to discuss everything, which the teachers hated. And then you realize that learning to become a teacher is not selective enough. Many slip into study because they see no other way. But to be a teacher, you have to really want to learn and to have passion to teach.
They have so many of your fans that see you as a role model. Are there any values that you want to convey?
Tom: We are actually not role models.
But you are in a certain way. Are you aware?
Tom: No, not often. One must also be free to make your own decisions. We have limited time, anyway. In any case, I want to pay attention now so that I do not use swear words in interviews.
You have however committed, for example, to an anti-AIDS campaign.
Tom: Of course, sometimes we try to stand up for things we find important. But in the end: I don’t want to be a role model or idol. I hate the idea of it and I never will be a role-model.
Do you vote?
Tom: Um, yes. Let’s see.
Bill: At least the first time we did.
How high is the percentage of normalcy in your life?
Bill: One percent.
Is it the same as with international stars, that you cannot even go out shopping?
Tom: Yes, absolutely. When we started making music, we were at an age where our parents bought everything for us and now we are in an age where we need to do that ourselves, and we cannot.
Bill: It sounds kind of cool to have a personal assistant, who has to worry about things like that. But sometimes I would like to be able to choose my own yogurt.
Tom: In the U.S., there are also supermarkets, which are open 24 hours a day. So you can also visit there a four in the morning, when nobody else is there. There we once walked into a toy department, and brought us everything. Guns with arrows and remote-controlled cars.
Bill: And then we had rocketed cars. Totally ridiculous.
And how do you buy your clothes?
Bill: This is usually done on the Internet or from the catalogue. So boring. But sometimes you have to jump over the shadow, say f*** it, stop standing out there, photographers and fans outside the door. Sometimes you have to go out just to live.
What’s on catering to your wish list?
Bill: Actually, there is a new one every year. And I must admit that it is pretty long. But we are so seldom at home, and so you try to make wherever you are beautiful. The most important thing to get right is coffee and blankets in the hotels. These rugs are the worst. Because it feels like being at camp. That is what is most important to me, a true ceiling and a real pillow.
Have you actually still quite normal friendships from the past?
Bill: Not really. In the Tokio Hotel time we haven’t added any new friends because you can’t really get to know them. Anyone who touches us, generally already has an opinion about us.
You use extra caution when it comes to people because you have often been deceived?
Tom: Yes, most of them with hidden agendas. We have had many experiences at the beginning of our career. At 15 we were at an after-show party, and have of course been photographed with alcohol. Back then it was like this: You drank a sip of alcohol, and then the magazine editors called the next day, wanting a scoop.
But you probably got coaching in how to deal with such situations.
Tom: No, we never have. And I do not need someone who tells me how I should respond to these questions.
Bill: You have to learn it yourself. By living and accepting that there are times when there are wrong things printed in the newspaper.
Do you have psychological support for such times?
Tom: The psychological care comes from our family and friends. I would imagine maybe getting professional help, but we have no time.
Bill:When people do that, I can understand it. The problem is, I believe that it doesn’t always help.
Tom: I also always think I’m smarter than the psychologist himself
Bill: Exactly. I would be like; All of what I’m telling you I’m telling you deliberately, because it’s my problem. And then the psychologist would say: Yes, you need time to think about it. And then I think to myself: Yeah great, I also knew before.
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THATS KEWL TOM THINKS HE STILL IS A KID THAT MEANS HIM AND BILL HAVE SOME CRAZY FUN TOGETHER IT SUX THEY CANT GO OUT CUZ ALL THE CAMERA AND ALL THE SCREAMING FANS THATS RIGHT TOM F**k IT LOL
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Bill sounds like an adult who never grew up and is still a child
so cute!
Tom instead is a full grown man
so sexy!
I love both of them each one with their way of being haha
They’re just as sweet as they were children
And really understand what we all have to endure at school!!!
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For some random reason, I think Tom has really matured, and Bill seems really annoyed with something in his life. I don’t know. I used to literally worship Bill, but now he seems to be paranoid. Tom really has changed. Hah! I used to never think he was that sexy, but now he looks fine!
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THANK GOD!!!
SOMEBODY UNDERSTAND THE
SCHOOL HELL SITUATION:)
i myself hate school too,.
the only voice students can hear
is their teachers,. no space for
students to open up some
topics and stuff,.
anyways, its sad that you
guys dont have ur own space outside,.
i think thats just how
famous life is,.
but i hope things get better with
this issue:)
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Oh, man!!! That’s so sad… They can’t even go out and buy a simple thing without being bother… poor boys!
I’m 100% agree with Bill and Tom about the teachers and school.
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aww poor guy`s
i really don`t now what i will do
if i have no friends (or not to close friend`s)
whateaver i still like go to the toy`s department
sometimes i push the botton of those dolls who say
TRY ME
and im like
why not! xDDDDDDDDD
and i HATE THE SCHOOL TO D:
i mean 1 reason it`s the same of the guy`s mention
but maybe is because in germany are so boring?!
i mean they took the thing`s very serious they are
like Programmed robots >..<
but it`s cause i don`t wanna fight with the stupid teahcer too.
u_u
cause when i fight whit them it`s like the words escaping from my mouth i can`t stop
and then detention damn i hate the teachers and that`s a really curious think cause my parents are teachers. xD
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some day`s like this
i asking to my self why
my comment`s are not complete >:O
i mean i type and type and type
and my comment never show`s like the form i type it.
sheisse >:z
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I laughed when Bill and Tom talked about going to the 24 hr stores at like 4 am, and running around in the toy department! I love doing that, but just imagining them is hilarious!
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i agree!! :D
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The yogurt part just made me go “aww” out loud. I like picking my own yogurt! It reminds me of the thtv episode where bill was mesmerized by a Meijer store in Detroit, lol, it was precious.
Poor guys. But still, they’re famous, they asked for it!
Oh and don’t bash on psychologists, Tom! That hurt my feelings (this is a future psychologist in training here–no really that’s what I’m in school for right now!). You might think you’re “smarter” than the psychologist, but that depends on the relationship you establish and what orientation they are using for your treatment. Haha I’m such a nerd! But anyways, I could be their psychologist one day if they really need one (which I think they would benefit from, in all honesty)!
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I feel you. I took psychology class, (and my mom is one too) and it’s not even an element of “being smarter than the other person” like Bill says.
Oh well. Their opinions.
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wow i totally agree with %100 of what they said
that’s why I love them ^_^
they’re also really really wise for their age
It’s sorta rare, especially in celebrity-world
well I guess I wouldn’t know, I don’t pay attention to many celebs my age
but I would guess that these boys know what the deal is way more than most ^_^
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Excellent interview, very thought provoking.
I absolutely love, “…make wherever you are beautiful”.
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hahaha bill is so hilarious !!!! love him !
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i feel really bad for them….
i wish they could do normal things without being “attacked” by fans and paparazzi.
*sniffle*
this interview was really depressing.
i’m sorry…unfortunately…they’ll probably never get to do normal things in public.
*sniffle*
my heart goes out to you four…Bill, Tom, Georg, Gustav
*kisses* *hugs*
=(
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poor bill and tom! :(
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OMG! I can’t wait until the next interview. Sometimes I feel so sorry for the guys because I know that they want to go out and have regular lives but they just can’t because of fans and the paparazzi always hounding them. They’ve always said that this is the life that they’ve chosen, but I just wish that for once fans and the media could give them a break and leave them alone instead of them trying to hide. It’s also sad that they can’t even trust that many people anymore to be their friends. =(
This is such a touching interview. Can’t wait until the next interview.
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aw,bill can’t get his own yogurt =(((
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a lot of those answers remind me of myself. except for the fact that i’m not famous.
and i completely understand what they’re saying about school. every bit of it. i’m different, therefor i’m ridiculed.
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I love them
But don’t envy them
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I Agree
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If I was a celebrity, I would still go out and shop with a bodyguard if I had to. And I would go out too, you have to live your life. I would be miserable always being home and having personal assistants shop for me all the time. I have seen A- list celebrities in stores, restaurants, even walking down streets, and they don’t seem to care.
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:( They sound sadder than they ever have. I think that’s weird, they never seemed this miserable before, but then they take an eight month break and come back all depressed. Youn think they’d be happier, but they were happier when they didn’t have a break for two and a half years. soooo weird.
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nahh they don’t sound sad, its cuz you don’t see the interview :P
you kow how they are. Their just maturing and becoming adults.
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They sound so wistful and…lonely, I guess. It would be horrible not to be able to go anywhere by yourself or feel safe making new friends. I feel like yelling at all the fans to give them some space to breathe. I’ve decided that if I am ever lucky enough to see them just walking through my local shopping centre or whatever, I would not go up to them or stare at them (too obviously at least) because I don’t want to become one of those fans that crowd them.
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Yes…..I know they bought guns with darts/arrows in them at the 24 hour store because their bus drive told hus they were shooting them at cars in traffic. ROFL!!! We got to talk to their bus driver in Atlanta before the show!
LOL!!!
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Really? LOL!! That’s funny! They never ran out of ideas to have fun!
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So cute yet so evil! :D
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xD Thats so funny.
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LOL!!!!! I was there too! ^_^ That was a great concert though. I hope they come back to Atlanta again….
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aw. i think this interview was sorta sad…
cuz alot of bill and tom’s responses weren’t actually that happy…
examples…
Tom: Most of the people were scandalized because of our appearance. Worst of all, I find that the personality of each individual is totally suppressed in the institution of schooling.
Tom: We are actually not role models
Bill: Not really. In the Tokio Hotel time we haven’t added any new friends because you can’t really get to know them. Anyone who touches us, generally already has an opinion about us.
but changes can be good… i gues…
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I feel so bad for them sometimes though, you know? I mean I’m sure they’re very happy with their lives and everything but there are certain things that I don’t envy them for. I can only imagine how aggravating it would be to have to ALWAYS shop online or from a catalog, or to never be able to go out and just buy you OWN groceries, and so many other things like that. And it would be so frustrating to have false accusations and stuff directed at you all the time and people constatly forming opinions about you when they’ve never even met you. Not to mention that it would be lonely in a way, with not being able to really form new and/or lasting relationships. It’s just really sad. :-(
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First comment XD
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I LOVE this interview!
Love them more than everything in the world put together. Sigh.
<3 xx
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so true!
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Well, you gotta give em’ space people. They are NORMAL HUMAN BEINGS. They need their “ME” time too. Just because they make music, have lots of fan in other words “famous” doesn’t mean they have to be treated differently cause of it. They are just like any other person in the world but with a rare profession :]
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i agree on da fact dat dey gotta have some time to themselves and be able 2 go out with being attack bcus i bet dat dey luv deir lifes as stars but u know i think sometimes dey might wanna have some normal dude time u know