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Describe yourself in three words? (118)

There just are just some things you don’t want to read about your friends - especially if they’re the ones saying it. Jail.

while you're busy climbing the charts, just wanted to take the time to give a big congratulations. proud of you, baby. this really is your best album yet and that's saying something since they've all been amazing.

i had no idea you were starting your tour in september, that's amazing! how are you feeling about it? excited? nervous? a bit of both? i can only imagine how much preparation must be going into it right now. i'd be really happy if you came to one of my shows in july. honestly, it would mean a lot to have you there, i think you'd have a great time, and i'd love to see your reaction afterward. no, i don't believe that for a second. the moment you step onto that stage, you become the star of the show. uh huh, are you really sure about that?

Can I say all of the above? Even if I've been on tour a couple of times before - there's always that build up of all the emotions, right? And making sure that it's something that you're proud of and wanting the fans to enjoy every moment. Renees shows are at the beginning of July - and I want to be there for her since she's been such a fantastic partner and supporting me so much with this album roll out. So anytime after that - I'll be at your show. Nope - I'd just be there as your guest and nothing else. Accept it. I'm positive. Nothing embarrassing ever has happened to me. Not falling through the stage, getting my hair caught on rings. Don't know what everyone talks about with that.

I don’t know if I’m taking over the world - I think that’s a little bit of a stretch but I do love seeing how people react to everything that comes out of the album, both the good and bad. I take the bad with a grain of salt. What feels crazy to me is the people who I admire so much wanting to actually work with me and come out on stage. That’s something that feels surreal.

Are you kidding me with the Robert Smith feature? You killed me with The Cure and then revived me with this duo. I'm so happy for you, Olivia. I know how much his music means to you and what a huge influence his band has been to your own writing. How did it feel when he officially agreed? I mean, your first duet and it's such a power move. @oliviarfm

I think I fainted when he said yes - I'm surprised at whatever floor I fell on doesn't have an Olivia sized hole in it. Maybe I should have kept the stage malfunction going and just fell into that. It makes me so happy that I've got work with someone that I admire so much. And that the album is going to be out for everyone in a few hours. You'll have to let me know what you think of it. All the theories about what the songs mean is going to make me laugh, probably.

i noticed how well you dodge in interviews. i wish i had disney pr training but i'm trying to get better about outright saying things when asked. i would probably die if i did that. okay, that's dramatic but i would feel bad. i'm always worried that that i'll have an asthma attack on stage, so i keep my inhaler hidden on me. hitting a ball and a lot of walking but i have great legs. i try but i'm not the best golfer. i'm not sure, we haven't talked in a few days. i'm good either way though. i ended up going out last night to the movies with a friend and had the best time. i'm almost done with the album so things are about to get busy on my end. i can't wait for you to hear it.

It's not Disney - I mean, a little bit of it is but a lot of it is just me wanting to keep my personal life a little more personal. People don't really need to know what's going on with that, do they? You get to pick and chose what sort of things you release out into the world, and that includes in interviews. You do have amazing legs - dancer ones. Not talking for a few days isn't too bad - if it gets to like, a week or two that's when you gotta worry. Sounds like you've been a busy woman - glad that it's in terms of fun, though over work. Although I am excited to hear what the new music will bring for you.

See, that’s exactly how I’d describe it too. Just enough adventure to make it memorable and just enough downtime to convince yourself you're a much calmer person than you actually are. I can't believe your album is almost out! It feels like five minutes ago everyone was talking about the first single and now we're already counting down days. That's so exciting. Are you nervous at all? Or have you reached that point where you've heard the songs so many times that you're just ready for people to finally have them and stop being the only one carrying the secret around?

If I try and say that I’m calmer than I am then I know that I’ve gone into full delusion territory and everyone is in trouble. Pretty sure I don’t know the meaning of calm. I like being a little chaos demon. I’m a little nervous about it cause a lot of the songs talk about my feelings in my first real grown up and in love relationship but it feels good to put those feelings into songs, too. It’s how I process everything. I like having the little secrets and watching peoples reactions to them when they come out. It’s funny to see everyone get a little crazy. Are we expecting any music from you anytime soon? Or are you taking a proper break from everything?

We made it to the second round, but got sweeped by the Canes who are now in the finals, so... at least we didn't lose to just anybody. We fought a tough battle, though. We're a young team and gave them a good fight, we just don't have the experience yet. Maybe next year. That's okay, you've got til September to figure out all the hockey stuff, ready for the next season.

I mean, is it just anybody that you lose to whenever you get to that stage of the competition? Cause only the best teams get there, right? At least you gave time to regroup and train for the next year. I’m sure you’ll make it further. September I start my tour so I won’t be able to go to any games this next season. I’ll cheer from afar.

nothing too exciting since getting home! a whole lot of lazing about outside of work when i can, but also some fighting for my life trying to get tickets to at least one of your shows in london... like i'm so happy for you that you're solidly sold out, but i'm very sad for me.

That sounds exciting to me - lazing about is my favorite past time. I say that you’re winning at life. You don’t have to fight for tickets, though. I can give you some. Please stop the trying - save yourself some stress. I’ll get you a backstage pass.

are we ever going to give the fans what they want and do a collab? i would happily fly back across the pond in economy with ten babies crying in unison and a seatmate that smells like old cheese, if it meant i could get in the studio with you. [ @oliviarfm ]

I’ve just done my first ever collab for my new album - not something that I thought I’d ever say, honestly but it was a lot of fun to work with another musician in that way. So I’m not going to say no but please, spare yourself all of that torture. We don’t be needing that.