Here it is - Richard's interview! He was a real sweetheart about this, and I'd just like to say a HUGE thank-you to him for taking the time to do this for us! And if you like it, please tell him - I'm sure he'll be pleased! Enjoy it....
1) Where and when were you born?
Westmids, 23/12/63!!!
2) What is your favourite colour?
Yellow.
3) Favourite animal?
Dogs and horses.
4) Favourite TV shows?
It'll Be Alright On The Night, Gladiators.
5) Favourite groups / artists?
Micael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Robbie Williams, Eternal.
6) Favourite... no, enough of all that! Do you remember any one moment
or experience that really inspired you to work in musical theatre?
Going to see a panto when I was 9.
7) Any advice for all those budding stars out there?
Work hard,
Learn quick,
Dream big!
8) If you weren't an actor, what career do you think you would have?
Mow lawns at Windsor Castle or brain surgeon.
9) Is there any role that you would give anything to play, or have you
already played that role?
No - the next one!
10) What routine do you go through during the day leading up to an
evening performance of 'Saturday Night Fever'?
It varies.
11) Even before 'Saturday Night Fever' opened, expectations ran
extremely high. What kind of an experience was it to help put
together such a high energy show?
Enjoyable, fun and creative (writing my own lines).
12) You played the Genie in 'Aladdin' at the Cliffs Pavillion,
Southend. If you had three wishes, what would they be? (And no,
you CAN'T wish for more wishes!!)
To be happy,
All my family to be healthy,
It would be nice to be wealthy.
13) This is not the only time you've played a 70's DJ recently - you
also created the role of Dean the DJ in the Churchill Theatre,
Bromley production of 'Boogie Nights (nowt to do with the film!) -
if you were a DJ, which three songs would you be playing
constantly?
Y.M.C.A.,
Burn Baby Burn (Disco Inferno),
The Greatest Love.
14) Do you have a motto or philosphy that you live your life by?
Don't let stress get to you, if you see someone without a smile,
give them one of yours. Ha! Ha!
15) If Danny Zuko and Tony Manero got in a fight, who'd come out
victorious?
A draw! But they would both have ruined each other's hairdos.
16) Popcorn - salted or sweet?
Sweet.
17) Can you dig it, Richard?!?
You bet! Good luck all - be happy!
So there you have it - a man of many talents and surprises! All I can say is let's just all be thankful he didn't become a brain surgeon, as we'd never have found such a brilliant Monty! And I'd just like to say to everyone - keep loving SNF!!!! - Nadia xxx