Wynne Evans: Gio Compario

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0:00:03 > 0:00:05- Wynne Evans.

0:00:07 > 0:00:12- Enfant terrible. The mention of his - name puts a smile on anyone's face.

0:00:13 > 0:00:16- A sensational voice - by anyone's standards.

0:00:17 > 0:00:20- # What a wonderful thing

0:00:20 > 0:00:24- # A sunny day #

0:00:24 > 0:00:27- Gio Compario has changed my life.

0:00:27 > 0:00:33- The character Gio Compario - is an extension of Wynne himself...

0:00:33 > 0:00:36- ..and what he has been - over the years.

0:00:39 > 0:00:43- He has this fantastically - vibrant really Italian sound.

0:00:43 > 0:00:47- Terrific power at the top. - Rock sure wonderful top notes.

0:00:48 > 0:00:53- # But another sun

0:00:54 > 0:00:57- # That's brighter still #

0:00:58 > 0:01:01- I think he's quite idiomatic, - singing the big show tunes.

0:01:01 > 0:01:04- He doesn't sound - like an opera singer slumming.

0:01:07 > 0:01:12- What's nice about him - is that he hasn't forgotten.

0:01:12 > 0:01:15- He hasn't become too big - for his boots.

0:01:15 > 0:01:16- I hope that continues.

0:01:17 > 0:01:22- # It's before you #

0:01:23 > 0:01:25- 888

0:01:28 > 0:01:32- Wynne Evans was born - in Carmarthen in 1972.

0:01:32 > 0:01:36- From the day he was born, he was - clearly a very unique character.

0:01:39 > 0:01:44- Wynne was a very mischievous - young boy.

0:01:44 > 0:01:45- He got up to all sorts!

0:01:46 > 0:01:49- His mother was a hairdresser - near the house.

0:01:49 > 0:01:53- Every night, he'd come home and ask - for pocket money to buy pencils.

0:01:54 > 0:01:57- That went on until someone - caught him one night in Wimpy...

0:01:58 > 0:02:00- ..eating a large - knickerbocker glory!

0:02:00 > 0:02:03- That's the kind of trick - he'd play on his mother.

0:02:04 > 0:02:09- If I'm honest, - he was quite lazy at school.

0:02:10 > 0:02:14- But having said that, - I was happy to have him in my class.

0:02:15 > 0:02:17- We had a lot of fun with Wynne!

0:02:19 > 0:02:23- You only have to take one look at - him. We've all seen Gio Compario!

0:02:23 > 0:02:27- That's the character that was - at school too. Everything was fun!

0:02:28 > 0:02:30- Wynne was also determined...

0:02:30 > 0:02:34- ..to enjoy being a member - of the choir at St Peter's Church.

0:02:34 > 0:02:40- # I'll walk with God - from this day on

0:02:41 > 0:02:46- # His helping hand... #

0:02:46 > 0:02:49- I was a member of the choir here - for some years.

0:02:49 > 0:02:52- My best friend, Peter, - was also in the choir...

0:02:53 > 0:02:55- ..and I think we were quite naughty!

0:02:55 > 0:02:57- Midnight mass - was my favourite service.

0:02:57 > 0:02:59- At Christmas...

0:02:59 > 0:03:02- ..I'd sing the first verse of - Once in Royal St David's City...

0:03:02 > 0:03:05- ..while leading the choir - into the church.

0:03:07 > 0:03:10- My typical Sunday was singing - with the choir in the morning...

0:03:11 > 0:03:12- ..Sunday dinner at home...

0:03:12 > 0:03:16- ..and a rehearsal with the - Youth Opera in the afternoon.

0:03:16 > 0:03:20- # He'll understand

0:03:20 > 0:03:23- # I'll pray to him

0:03:23 > 0:03:26- # Each day to him

0:03:26 > 0:03:32- # And he'll hear the words - that I say

0:03:33 > 0:03:39- # His hand will guide - my throne and rod

0:03:40 > 0:03:44- # And I'll never walk alone

0:03:44 > 0:03:58- # While I walk with God #

0:03:58 > 0:04:01- But Wynne's Mecca was the theatre.

0:04:02 > 0:04:05- That was mainly - down to his mother's influence.

0:04:05 > 0:04:09- Elizabeth Evans' continuous work - with the Carmarthen Youth Opera...

0:04:09 > 0:04:11- ..was remarkable.

0:04:11 > 0:04:15- The crowd we had would come up - behind you with a cigarette...

0:04:15 > 0:04:17- ..and stub it out on your hand.

0:04:17 > 0:04:21- Elizabeth decided she had to do - something with those children.

0:04:22 > 0:04:24- You all know - where your positions are.

0:04:25 > 0:04:28- We started off by doing a pantomime.

0:04:28 > 0:04:31- We had St Peter's Civic Hall - for one night...

0:04:31 > 0:04:34- ..and there were queues - all the way down the road!

0:04:35 > 0:04:39- So Elizabeth turned and said, - "That's it, no more, Lyric Theatre."

0:04:39 > 0:04:43- The Youth Opera took up every - free second of the Evans' household.

0:04:43 > 0:04:46- Wynne had ample opportunities - to perform.

0:04:46 > 0:04:49- Every Saturday morning, - my brother, Mark, and I...

0:04:49 > 0:04:53- ..would be on the Lyric stage - for Junior Showtime.

0:04:54 > 0:04:58- At the time, I was helping out in - the theatre and in the community.

0:04:58 > 0:05:02- On a personal level, this is when - I realized how difficult it is...

0:05:02 > 0:05:04- ..to maintain children's interest.

0:05:05 > 0:05:08- Hiya, viewers. Alright?

0:05:08 > 0:05:12- You get to know the children - far better away from school.

0:05:13 > 0:05:19- We were on a bus once and there was - a microphone next to the driver.

0:05:19 > 0:05:22- That's all Wynne kept saying was...

0:05:22 > 0:05:25- .."Please, Miss, please, Miss, - give me a go on the mic?"

0:05:26 > 0:05:31- Hiya, fans. - Here I am again, Mr Wynne Evans.

0:05:31 > 0:05:33- He loved it. - He got everyone singing.

0:05:34 > 0:05:36- He was also a fantastic - communicator...

0:05:36 > 0:05:39- ..not just with children - but with adults too.

0:05:39 > 0:05:44- He has a big personality - but he always has time for you.

0:05:45 > 0:05:47- I think a lot of that.

0:05:48 > 0:05:52- # Listen to that howling mob - of blockheads in the street!

0:05:52 > 0:05:57- # A trick or two with lepers, - and the whole town's on its feet

0:05:58 > 0:06:01- # He is dangerous #

0:06:01 > 0:06:06- I developed my performance skills - with the Carmarthen Youth Opera.

0:06:06 > 0:06:10- I discovered what works - and what doesn't work on stage.

0:06:10 > 0:06:15- When I went to university, I felt - I was ahead of the other students.

0:06:15 > 0:06:18- That was down to my mother - and the Carmarthen Youth Opera.

0:06:22 > 0:06:25- Wynne followed - in his brother's footsteps...

0:06:25 > 0:06:29- ..and went on to study singing - at the Guildhall in London.

0:06:29 > 0:06:32- I didn't have any money - at university!

0:06:32 > 0:06:36- I got a job working in the shop - of the English National Opera.

0:06:36 > 0:06:39- I could slip into the back - and watch the operas for nothing!

0:06:40 > 0:06:44- I enjoyed my time at the Guildhall - but I'm not sure how much I learned!

0:06:44 > 0:06:48- But I had time to grow up and learn - a classical repertoire.

0:06:48 > 0:06:51- After graduating, Wynne tried his - luck in the competition...

0:06:52 > 0:06:55- ..that picks a Welsh representative - for the Singer of the World.

0:06:55 > 0:06:58- # This girl or that girl - are just the same to me

0:06:59 > 0:07:02- # To all the others around me

0:07:03 > 0:07:07- # I won't give away my heart

0:07:07 > 0:07:10- # To this beauty nor to the others #

0:07:11 > 0:07:14- I learned how to sing properly - when I went to see Dennis O'Neill.

0:07:15 > 0:07:18- At the time, I felt like I was going - right back to the start...

0:07:18 > 0:07:21- ..because my technique wasn't right.

0:07:21 > 0:07:23- He was harsh but a fantastic person - and teacher.

0:07:24 > 0:07:31- # Different #

0:07:35 > 0:07:37- Two years later, he was back...

0:07:37 > 0:07:41- ..but his voice was not - the only thing to have changed.

0:07:41 > 0:07:48- I used to weigh 23 stone. I've lost - six stone and I feel much better.

0:07:50 > 0:07:54- Some people eat to live. - I live to eat.

0:07:54 > 0:07:56- I could never give up food.

0:07:57 > 0:08:00- The only way I can lose weight - is by going to the gym.

0:08:00 > 0:08:03- I'm never going to be - Linford Christie...

0:08:04 > 0:08:07- ..but exercising helps me - to become a little fitter.

0:08:07 > 0:08:10- # Drink #

0:08:10 > 0:08:13- Gradually, - Wynne was given opportunities...

0:08:13 > 0:08:15- ..to sing in concerts and operas.

0:08:15 > 0:08:21- After leaving university, I sang - with the WNO in Scotland and London.

0:08:21 > 0:08:25- But my wife and I decided that - London wasn't the place for us...

0:08:25 > 0:08:28- ..so we moved to Cardiff.

0:08:28 > 0:08:33- I was very lucky and landed my dream - job of house principal with the WNO.

0:08:33 > 0:08:37- I stayed with the WNO on and off - for eight years.

0:08:37 > 0:08:40- I've worked with Wynne Evans - many times.

0:08:40 > 0:08:42- Of all the Welsh tenors...

0:08:42 > 0:08:46- ..he's the one with the most - Italian sounding voice.

0:08:47 > 0:08:49- # Do not fear the truth, - do not fear the truth

0:08:50 > 0:08:51- # Drink with me

0:08:51 > 0:08:53- # Drink with me- - # Do not fear the truth

0:08:54 > 0:08:56- # Drink, drink, drink #

0:08:56 > 0:08:59- When I was with the WNO...

0:08:59 > 0:09:02- ..I was invited to perform - during half-time...

0:09:02 > 0:09:04- ..of an international rugby game.

0:09:04 > 0:09:07- Fortunately, - Rupert Moon enjoyed my singing...

0:09:07 > 0:09:11- ..and invited me back the following - week to respond to the haka.

0:09:11 > 0:09:13- I turned up in a suit...

0:09:13 > 0:09:18- ..but they told me I had to wear - a lycra shirt - in this body!

0:09:19 > 0:09:22- The following morning, - the headline in the paper read...

0:09:23 > 0:09:29- .."New Zealand gave us the haka - - we gave them a fat boy with a flag."

0:09:29 > 0:09:32- # Let's go, let's go, - let's go to the top

0:09:33 > 0:09:35- # Let's go, let's go, - let's go to the top #

0:09:36 > 0:09:39- Another happy time for me was the - seven months I spent in Sweden...

0:09:40 > 0:09:42- ..with pianist Robert Wells.

0:09:43 > 0:09:46- Being on tour with Robert - was like being a pop star.

0:09:46 > 0:09:49- Massive tour buses - and a different hotel every night!

0:09:51 > 0:09:56- # Funiculi, funicula - funiculi, funicula

0:09:57 > 0:09:58- # Let's go to the top

0:09:59 > 0:10:06- # Funiculi, funicula #

0:10:07 > 0:10:08- Mr Evans!

0:10:08 > 0:10:12- But a call for an audition was about - to change Wynne's life forever.

0:10:13 > 0:10:17- # Yes, you'll thank your stars - that you went to Go Compare #

0:10:21 > 0:10:23- 888- - 888

0:10:28 > 0:10:30- I was over the moon to find out...

0:10:31 > 0:10:34- ..that Go Compare - is a company based in Newport.

0:10:34 > 0:10:39- They gave me a big welcome and - I've become a part of their company.

0:10:39 > 0:10:43- I take an interest in their sales - and figures of the adverts.

0:10:43 > 0:10:46- I now do a lot of PR work for them.

0:10:46 > 0:10:47- How are you?

0:10:47 > 0:10:48- How are you?- - Hello, my dear.

0:10:48 > 0:10:51- We launched Go Compare in 2006.

0:10:51 > 0:10:54- What started happening - in the comparison market...

0:10:55 > 0:10:58- ..was that we all had adverts - which pretty much looked the same.

0:10:59 > 0:11:03- We got to the point where we thought - we had to come up with something...

0:11:03 > 0:11:07- ..that nobody else could copy - and actually, it's our name!

0:11:07 > 0:11:11- Hayley turned to one of the most - successful teams in advertising...

0:11:12 > 0:11:15- ..the duo behind the Smash Martians, - Direct Line Insurance...

0:11:15 > 0:11:19- ..and Sheila's Wheels - - Chris and Sian Wilkins.

0:11:19 > 0:11:23- We thought we wanted a jingle - straight away.

0:11:23 > 0:11:25- When we write jingles...

0:11:25 > 0:11:28- ..we look for an existing tune, - write words to it...

0:11:28 > 0:11:32- ..and then don't tell the composer - what the tune is.

0:11:32 > 0:11:36- Chris was running through iTunes - and he came across Over There.

0:11:36 > 0:11:41- Of course, as soon as he played it, - the tune got stuck in our heads.

0:11:41 > 0:11:45- # Over there, over there

0:11:45 > 0:11:49- # Send the word, send the word, - over there #

0:11:49 > 0:11:51- Having heard Caruso doing it...

0:11:51 > 0:11:55- ..we suddenly thought it'd be funny - to have a mad Italian tenor...

0:11:55 > 0:11:59- ..the sort of person who interrupts - you while you are eating!

0:11:59 > 0:12:02- The kind that comes on and insists - that you listen to him!

0:12:02 > 0:12:05- I recorded my voice for - Gary Lineker's crisps advert.

0:12:06 > 0:12:08- Go Compare used - the same musical team...

0:12:08 > 0:12:11- ..but luckily, - they didn't know too many tenors!

0:12:12 > 0:12:14- Wynne Evans.

0:12:14 > 0:12:17- The audition was for voice only.

0:12:17 > 0:12:19- They already had an actor - for the advert.

0:12:19 > 0:12:22- We had a number of tenors - coming in one day.

0:12:22 > 0:12:25- Wynne sang it in full voice - in this tiny little room.

0:12:25 > 0:12:28- We were forced back - against the wall...

0:12:28 > 0:12:31- ..by the power - of this extraordinary tenor voice.

0:12:32 > 0:12:35- # Go Compare, Go Compare #

0:12:35 > 0:12:39- When I began singing, I was asked - to go into character more.

0:12:40 > 0:12:43- So I began waving my arms about.

0:12:43 > 0:12:46- I was offered the role of Gio - on the spot.

0:12:46 > 0:12:49- The director turned 'round to us. - It was 9.30am.

0:12:49 > 0:12:52- He said, - "I think we can all go to lunch."

0:12:52 > 0:12:55- # Go Compare, Go Compare

0:12:56 > 0:12:59- # To be sure when you insure, - first Go Compare #

0:12:59 > 0:13:02- Anything - which is sufficiently powerful...

0:13:02 > 0:13:05- ..will polarise people to an extent.

0:13:05 > 0:13:10- I think what's happened is that - there's been a vociferous group...

0:13:10 > 0:13:12- ..who simply can't bear it.

0:13:12 > 0:13:15- It's largely because - they don't like opera.

0:13:15 > 0:13:18- There is however a huge fan base.

0:13:18 > 0:13:20- It's something - you have to live with.

0:13:20 > 0:13:24- You cannot please all of the people - all of the time.

0:13:24 > 0:13:27- Annoying is another word - for effective.

0:13:27 > 0:13:32- As soon as the first ad went live, - we saw a 20% uplift in quote volume.

0:13:32 > 0:13:36- We've seen a 60% year on year - increase in quote volume.

0:13:36 > 0:13:40- We've seen a 450% increase - in brand awareness.

0:13:44 > 0:13:47- The one that makes me laugh - the most...

0:13:47 > 0:13:50- ..is when he's knitting - and says "Mummy".

0:13:50 > 0:13:51- Mummy!

0:13:52 > 0:13:53- # Go Compare! #

0:13:53 > 0:13:57- If his mother saw him doing that, - he'd have had such a smack!

0:13:57 > 0:13:59- I don't think - he'd have woken from it!

0:14:00 > 0:14:03- Gio Compario has changed my life.

0:14:04 > 0:14:09- Professionally, it means I can just - do the work I really want to do.

0:14:09 > 0:14:12- But there's a price to pay.

0:14:12 > 0:14:17- The kids find it odd that people - want their photos taken with me.

0:14:17 > 0:14:19- I'd like to think I'm careful...

0:14:19 > 0:14:22- ..in protecting my family - from the spotlight.

0:14:22 > 0:14:27- Doing the Christmas single with - Ysgol y Wern's choir was a big help.

0:14:27 > 0:14:31- Even my kids thought I was cool.

0:14:32 > 0:14:35- # He sees you when you're sleeping

0:14:35 > 0:14:38- # He knows when you're awake

0:14:38 > 0:14:42- # He knows - if you've been bad or good

0:14:42 > 0:14:46- # So be good for goodness sake! #

0:14:47 > 0:14:52- According to The Sun, Gio is the - second most-hated person in Britain.

0:14:52 > 0:14:57- The tabloids see the character as - an easy way to fill column inches.

0:14:57 > 0:15:01- Once you've been called a so and so, - you have to become thick-skinned.

0:15:02 > 0:15:06- I'll tell you some of the stories - that are nothing but lies.

0:15:06 > 0:15:11- Apparently, - I receive 450,000 to stay fat.

0:15:11 > 0:15:12- I wish!

0:15:13 > 0:15:15- I'm making an album - with Led Zeppelin.

0:15:16 > 0:15:20- I'm singing at the royal wedding - and I'm a multi-millionaire.

0:15:20 > 0:15:24- I've learned not to react to them.

0:15:24 > 0:15:30- Someone once told me, "It's hard to - find a copy of yesterday's paper."

0:15:31 > 0:15:35- If I don't react, - the story won't last long.

0:15:36 > 0:15:41- But there's a positive side to all - the attention that Gio's received.

0:15:41 > 0:15:46- Many record companies wanted him - to release a CD on their own label.

0:15:46 > 0:15:49- Soon, the lad from Carmarthen...

0:15:49 > 0:15:53- ..emulated some of the world's - best musicians by going to Prague.

0:15:54 > 0:15:56- Warner Music contacted me in 2010.

0:15:56 > 0:16:00- They had no idea at the time - what kind of artist I was.

0:16:00 > 0:16:03- They sent a copy of a demo - to Bill Holland...

0:16:03 > 0:16:06- ..who'd recorded The Three Tenors.

0:16:06 > 0:16:11- I hadn't heard of Wynne Evans, but - I knew about the Go Compare ads...

0:16:11 > 0:16:15- ..which I found the most irritating - ads ever on television.

0:16:15 > 0:16:20- I said, "No, I'm not interested. - It's just an opportunist thing.

0:16:20 > 0:16:21- "Can he sing anyway?"

0:16:22 > 0:16:24- He wasn't very interested.

0:16:24 > 0:16:29- But one day, his wife put the CD on - and Bill phoned ten minutes later.

0:16:29 > 0:16:34- I thought Wynne's voice - was so unique and so special.

0:16:34 > 0:16:37- It had such a lovely, lyrical sound.

0:16:37 > 0:16:39- His musical line was exquisite.

0:16:40 > 0:16:42- We had to pursue him.

0:16:44 > 0:16:47- But which songs should be on the CD? - Wynne was in no doubt.

0:16:48 > 0:16:50- Choosing a repertoire was easy.

0:16:51 > 0:16:53- As a child, - I loved Mario Lanza's films.

0:16:53 > 0:16:55- We only had two records...

0:16:56 > 0:16:59- ..The Student Prince - and Christmas With Mario Lanza.

0:16:59 > 0:17:02- I played those records all year.

0:17:02 > 0:17:05- I enjoyed Mario Lanza, - as did Elizabeth.

0:17:06 > 0:17:11- So I think that's why - Wynne's so fond of him...

0:17:11 > 0:17:14- ..because - that's all he heard at home!

0:17:30 > 0:17:32- We've come to Prague to record...

0:17:32 > 0:17:36- ..partly because they're - a very fine orchestra, very quick.

0:17:36 > 0:17:39- There are financial reasons as well.

0:17:40 > 0:17:44- Though Wynne rehearses with the - orchestra, his voice isn't recorded.

0:17:44 > 0:17:48- That is done at home when - there are fewer time constraints.

0:18:16 > 0:18:17- I think you can use that.

0:18:18 > 0:18:23- I'll take the first six bars - from the previous one and use that.

0:18:23 > 0:18:24- OK.

0:18:24 > 0:18:26- OK.- - Excellent. Very good.

0:18:30 > 0:18:34- Wales is very important to me - so - when I was offered a record deal...

0:18:34 > 0:18:37- ..I was determined there'd be - a Welsh element to the album.

0:18:38 > 0:18:40- What better than a Welsh choir?

0:18:40 > 0:18:43- Cor Caerdydd is my favourite choir.

0:18:43 > 0:18:46- I love their attitude towards music.

0:18:48 > 0:18:53- It's exciting, open-minded and - the perfect backing for a singer.

0:18:53 > 0:18:58- Good. I still think you can have a - bit more gay abandonment about it.

0:18:59 > 0:19:01- Gay abandonment, he said!

0:19:01 > 0:19:03- Like we do in Carmarthen!

0:19:06 > 0:19:10- Bar 108, where Wynne sings solo.

0:19:11 > 0:19:15- Can you sing the "iamo" - with him, please?

0:19:15 > 0:19:17- The same music.

0:19:17 > 0:19:20- It's like "iamm-o, iamm-o". - Double M.

0:19:20 > 0:19:25- At the moment, you're going "ia-moh, - ia-moh". Really hit the double M.

0:19:25 > 0:19:29- La capa gia. It's not a double P. - So sing lots of "a" there.

0:19:30 > 0:19:32- Do what you're doing with "iamm-o" - there!

0:19:33 > 0:19:37- What you were doing - but you're not going to do any more!

0:19:38 > 0:19:40- Perfect. Like natives!

0:19:41 > 0:19:43- Of Tumble.

0:19:45 > 0:19:48- The orchestra in Prague, - the choir in Acapela, Pentyrch...

0:19:48 > 0:19:52- ..and now the voice, in a building - that looks like a garden shed...

0:19:52 > 0:19:56- ..in Salisbury - the studio - of famous producer, Nick Patrick.

0:19:57 > 0:20:01- Sounds beautiful. The dynamics - of that were really powerful.

0:20:01 > 0:20:06- Let's go just one more from the top. - Make it more tender at the front.

0:20:12 > 0:20:15- # Katarin

0:20:15 > 0:20:18- # Katarin #

0:20:18 > 0:20:21- The really exciting thing - about Wynne...

0:20:21 > 0:20:25- ..is he has incredible - dynamic control over his tone.

0:20:25 > 0:20:30- He can go from soft and intimate - to big and heroic in a heartbeat.

0:20:30 > 0:20:33- It's a very exciting sound.

0:20:33 > 0:20:38- # Deserving of this #

0:20:40 > 0:20:42- Sounds great.

0:20:46 > 0:20:50- That's lovely at the top. Just - one more, so we have alternatives.

0:20:52 > 0:20:56- With the CD completed, - it's time to promote the album...

0:20:56 > 0:21:00- ..in a press launch - in a plush London hall.

0:21:00 > 0:21:03- # With a song in my heart

0:21:04 > 0:21:07- # I behold your adorable face

0:21:08 > 0:21:11- # Just a song from the start

0:21:11 > 0:21:15- # But it soon - is a hymn to your grace

0:21:15 > 0:21:19- # But I always knew

0:21:19 > 0:21:23- # I would live life through

0:21:24 > 0:21:27- # With a song in my heart

0:21:27 > 0:21:35- # For you #

0:21:42 > 0:21:45- These are the people - who will get Wynne...

0:21:46 > 0:21:49- ..on radio and television shows - to promote the album.

0:21:50 > 0:21:53- There was a lot of interest, - one being The Alan Titchmarsh Show.

0:21:54 > 0:21:55- Try what I'm about to sing.

0:21:56 > 0:21:58- # Iamo, iamo #

0:21:59 > 0:22:00- Mmm.

0:22:01 > 0:22:05- # Iamo, iamo #

0:22:09 > 0:22:11- Not bad. - I think you might be a baritone.

0:22:13 > 0:22:16- Do you know the difference - between a tenor and a baritone?

0:22:16 > 0:22:19- It's about 15,000 a night.

0:22:20 > 0:22:24- Despite the importance of promoting - the album across Britain...

0:22:24 > 0:22:28- ..Wynne was determined - of coming home to launch the CD.

0:22:28 > 0:22:32- It's a bit crazy at the moment. - That's fine because I like variety.

0:22:32 > 0:22:34- I can get bored easily.

0:22:34 > 0:22:38- I still sing opera with the WNO, - Covent Garden and in Europe.

0:22:38 > 0:22:42- The advert too. Gio Compario - is like a forty-second opera.

0:22:42 > 0:22:44- But more than anything...

0:22:44 > 0:22:48- ..it's great to come back - to Carmarthen to launch the CD.

0:22:48 > 0:22:53- It's gone straight in at No.1 - in the Classical Chart.

0:22:53 > 0:22:54- Happy?

0:22:54 > 0:22:56- Yay!

0:22:57 > 0:23:03- # And lead us not into temptation

0:23:03 > 0:23:07- # But deliver us from evil

0:23:08 > 0:23:12- # For thine is the kingdom

0:23:13 > 0:23:18- # The power, and the glory

0:23:19 > 0:23:24- # For ever and ever

0:23:25 > 0:23:35- # Amen #

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