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Hape Kerkeling will turn 60 on December 9. In an interview with the German Press Agency, he tells how he came close to becoming a naturopath, thinks about how things could have ended with Queen Beatrix – and reveals that a DNA test should be made available. definitive information about his relationship with the British royal family.
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Answer: Of course I was very excited to see what both of them would do with it and the result surprised me. I get to know myself over and over again, because when someone else looks at you, it’s something completely different.
Answer: I entered this very large profession quite unprepared. After a very short casting, I was chosen to present the follow-up show to “Bananas” on WDR, namely “Känguru”, for ARD. And that was a start from 0 to 100 – no stage experience. I had already performed in school plays or made smaller appearances at talent contests with 50 audiences. And then suddenly on the ARD show stage. Looking back, I have to say: It’s amazing that it went well, because I didn’t have the experience. When I was fired from WDR after two years, I first had to earn my keep at shooting festivals in Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony. I don’t want to do it again, but it was a good school. And really it was only then that I learned the craft from the beginning, so that I was later prepared for other television productions.
Answer: Yes, and looking back I’m sorry I didn’t graduate. I also felt very comfortable in this school. The information I was able to get was amazing. Unfortunately, not much is left of him now, although I’ve gotten to know him better at home since then.
Answer: That also shows the size of the Federal Republic at that time, that people did not see it as narrow. Today it would probably be different.
Answer: It was not strange to me. I rarely find it funny when I act myself anyway. I’m curious about the partners I play with. But I don’t happen to be funny. And this was not funny. I experienced this in the first person and I thought: “Delicious lunch” – yes, now what? I did not enter Bellevue Palace. It was only when the audience watched the piece that I realized what we had achieved.
Answer: When we wrote the script, I could only imagine Heinz Schenk in this role. And when we played it to each other as screenwriters, it was always in this Heinz Schenk sadness. When we wanted to launch the book, the producer suggested that we take out the parts that were really bad – where he throws into a bucket or touches the dancer’s breast – and that we take all that out and give a watery version of it. to send. But then I said: No, we will send it to him as it is and I bet he will do it because it has a great role for him. It was not even 24 hours after we sent him the book he called me and said: This is the role of my life. Of course I play it And I thought: Bingo – this is the full crowning glory. I’m still glad today that he did it.
Answer: That is exactly what is so attractive. That’s exactly what prompted us to say: Now we’re putting it out there again. Because let’s not kid ourselves, these Horst Schlämmers are still running around. They’re not gone just because they don’t want them.
Answer: My main concern is to be able to express myself artistically as easily as possible, and of course the best option is writing. Nothing beats writing, honestly. But of course it’s a great freedom to be able to play Horst Schlämmer and other characters as well. In a show like this you’re always integrated into a larger system that other people are always dependent on, and in the end there wasn’t enough creative freedom for me. And that’s why I quit at this point. I will continue to do everything else.
Answer: I received a lot of reactions. There are some friendly people from the nobility who say: We want to know more about that now! A lady who doesn’t even want to be named has agreed to be tested to match her DNA with me – I’ll keep you posted. The result is still a long way to come.
Answer: I am not a historian, not a political scientist, not a sociologist, not an economist. But when I’m just looking at the matter as a citizen, I have to understand that there are forces in this country that want to end democracy, and these forces are supported by some very powerful countries that would do anything also to achieve that. our democracy. And if you recognize that, then the consequence must be that we must do everything we can to resist it, or our basic free order will soon be destroyed. I can only urge everyone to raise their voice.
ABOUT THE PERSON: Hape Kerkeling, born in Recklinghausen in 1964, has been one of the most popular comedians in Germany for many years. As a quick-change artist, he created characters such as the aggressive reporter Horst Schlämmer, the prudish pop singer Uschi Blum and the preschooler Hannilein. He is also a filmmaker (“No Pardon”), a presenter (“The World Laughs at That”) and a best-selling author (“I’ll be gone”) – this combination is unique.
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What are the benefits of expressing ideas through writing?
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Answer: Yes, I have often pondered the unique relationship I have with my audience. It’s a bond that transcends the simple act of performance; it feels like a conversation with a community. They share in my experiences and reflections, and I hope that my work resonates with them on a personal level. This connection is something I always strive to nurture and develop in my projects.
Answer: Looking ahead, I’m excited about the potential new projects on the horizon. I think it’s important to keep challenging myself and exploring different themes – whether through comedy, drama, or even more personal narratives. The world is constantly changing, and there’s so much to comment on and share through my work.