MARCH 2017 - INTERVIEWS WITH PEOPLE I ADMIRE
INTERVIEW WITH MR MICHAEL BRATITSIS
by Natalie Bratitsi
I: - What's your name?
G: - My name is Michael Bratitsis.
I: - How did you decide to study engineering?
G: - Maths and physics were my favourite lessons
I: - Where did you study?
G: - I studied at the University of Patra
I: - Do you like your profession?
G: - Yes, I like it very much.
I: - Thank you very much.
G: - Thank you.
INTERVIEW WITH SELENA GOMEZ
by Helen Kostatziki
I: - We are happy to interview the famous singer, Selena Gomez, today.
G: - I'm very happy to talk to you.
I: - How often do you practice?
G: - I practice for 3 hours every day. I have many song and dance lessons. You need to practice hard
if you want to be famous.
I: - What do you eat every day?
G: - I always eat healthy food. I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and I drink a lot of water.
I: - What do you do in your free time?
G: - I sometimes go out with my friends. I often stay at home and read a good book , or cook.
I: - What do you have to recommend to young children who want to become singers?
G: - They need to practice hard because it is not easy.
I: - Thank you. It was a pleasure having you here.
INTERVIEW WITH MEGHAN TRAINOR
by Christina Koudouni
I: - Hello, Meghan Trainor.
G: - Hello.
I: - How are you?
G: - I'm fine, thanks.
I: - Do you practice a lot?
G: - Yes, I do.
I: - Do you eat fruit and vegetables?
G: - Yes, I eat healthily.
I: - How many hours do you practice?
G: - I practice 5 hours a day!
I: - Do you have free time?
G: - No, I don't. But I'm very happy to be here with you!
I: - Me, too! Have you got any advices?
G: - Yes. Eat fruit and vegetables and drink a lot of water!
I: - Bye, Mrs Meghan Trainor. Thanks!
G: - Bye!
INTERVIEW WITH MR NIKOLAOS STAVRIS
by Chrysanthi Stavri
I: - Today I'm going to ask a pilot about his profession.
G: - I always wanted to become a pilot.
I: - How many flying hours do you have?
G: - I have 9.000 hours in my lagbook.
I: - How long was your longest flight?
G: - My longest flight was from Athens to New York, about 10 hours.
I: - What is needed to become a pilot?
G: - You have to study Maths and Physics, be proficient in English and have a very good health.
I: - Is flying dangerous?
G: - No it isn't. Actually it is the safest means of transportation. The most dangerous part of the flight is driving to the airport.
I: - Thank you! It was a pleasure having you here!
G: - Thank you! Bye.
INTERVIEW WITH NEYMAR
by George Diakou
I: - We are very happy to have such a famous person here today.
G: - I am always happy to talk about sports and football with children.
I: - How did you become so famous footballer?
G: - I practise a lot. I sleep very well, I eat healthily. And my family is always behind me. Of course, I like playing football very much.
I: - Do you play football every day?
G: - Yes, I play football every day.
I: - Is the food you eat very important?
G: - Yes, it is very important for a football player to eat well, like every other professional sports
person. I like eating vegetables and fruit every day,
I: - What do you have to recommend to young children who want to play football at a professional
level?
G: - You always train hard every day and you are passionate about football. And of course you need
to be talented, as well.
I: - Thank you! It was a pleasure having you here.
G: - Thank you! It was my pleasure talking about football.
INTERVIEW WITH DESPOINA VANDI
by Dina Antaraki
I: - We are very happy to have such a famous person here today.
G: - I'm always happy to talk about music.
I: - How did you become so famous?
G: - I have fot a beautiful voice, I sleep well, I eat healthily.
I: - How many hours do you sing each day?
G: - Usually about four hours, but not always.
I: - Is the food you eat important?
G: - Yes, it is very important for a singer to eat well.
I: - What do you eat every morning?
G: - I eat an egg every morning.
I: - Have you got family?
G: - Yes, I have?
I: - Are you happy?
G: - Yes, I'm very happy.
I: - What do you have to recommend to young children who want to become singers?
G: - You can be successful only if you always train very hard and you are passionate about music and
be talented, as well.
I: - Thank you! It was a pleasure having you here.
INTERVIEW WITH LIONEL MESSI
by Sotiris Katsillis
I: - We are very happy to have here a famous footballer.
G: - I'm very happy to talk about sports.
I: - Tell us, Messi, where did you start your career?
G: - I started in Argentina, my homeland.
I: - In which team?
G: - Now I play in Barcelona.
I: - Everyone knows that, I think. Is life in Barcelona nice?
G: - Yes, I think so. I like life in Barcelona. It's niced to stay in that town.
I: - Messi, what do we do to be better at football?
G: - Well, we must eat healthily, for example fruit and vegetables, we must keep fit. I think that is
what we can do to be better at football.
I: - Well, thanks Messi. We are very happy to have you at the studio.
INTERVIEW WITH ADELE
by Sofia Demertzi
I: - We are happy to have such a famous person here today.
G: - I am always happy to talk about singing with children.
I: - How did you become so famous?
G: - I practise a lot my voice, I sleep well and my family is always behind me.
I: - What do you do in the evenings in the USA?
G: - I often watch Greek films!!
I: - What do you have to recommend to young children who want to become singers?
G: - You can be successful only if you always try very hard and you are passionate about music. And
of course, you need to be talented, as well.
I: - Thank you. It was a pleasure having you here.
INTERVIEW WITH LEBRON JAMES
by Christina Kriki
I: - We are happy to interview the famous basketball player, Lebron James.
G: - I am very happy to talk to you.
I: - How often do you train?
G: - I train for 3-4 hours every day. You need to practise hard if you want to be famous.
I: - What do you eat every day?
G: - I always eat healthy food, I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and drink a lot of water.
I: - What do you do in your free time?
G: - I sometimes meet my friends and go out. I often stay at home and read a food book or watch a
film on TV.
I: - What would you tell to young children who want to become professional basketball players?
G: - I would tell them that they need to train hard and love basketbal if they want to succeed.
I: - Thank you very much. It was a great pleasure talking to you.
INTERVIEW WITH YIANNIS ANTETOKOUNBO
by Anna Kaliorou
I: - I am very happy to have a famous person here today.
G: - I am happy to talk about sports.
I: - How did you become so famous?
G: - I practise a lot, I sleep well and I eat healthily.
I: - How many hours do you practise each day?
G: - Usually about three hours.
I: - What do you do in the afternoon in the USA?
G: - I always watch TV.
I: - Thank you Antetokounmbo.
INTERVIEW WITH LIONEL MESSI
by Stefanos Mandelas
I: - We are very happy to have a famous person here today.
G: - Thanks Steve, I'm always happy to visit Rhodes.
I: - Let me ask you a few questions. Many kids want to be like you. What are the tips they should
follow for a successful carreer?
G: - They should practise football for many hours every day, look after themselves by taking a good
rest.
I: - Nice! Now tell me, how do you spend your free time?
G: - I read books, but mostly I visit friends.
I: - Thanks Lio! It was a pleasure having you here.
INTERVIEW WITH MIHALIS SEITIS
by Angela Volitaki
I: - Hello, Mihalis Seitis! You are very good at running.
G: - Yes, I practise a lot after my accident
I: - Can you tell us about your accident?
G: - Of course! I was driving and I lost control of my car. When I woke up I was at the hospital. The
doctor had to cut my leg in order to continue to live.
I: - This is very bad!!
G: - Yes, but after that I thought that I can continue with my life. I am very strong. Nothing is
impossible.
I: - Yes, I saw you at Paralympics, how quickly you ran.
G: - Yes, my fake member helps me. I practise every day. I continue my life.
I: - What do you have to recommend to young children?
G: - Never give up on your dreams. If you believe to your power you can do everything.
I: - Thank you Mihalis. It was a pleasure having you here.
