Ask Michael!

Q:I've been a big fan of your music and music videos since your career began, and I was wondering if there is any way fans can get a dvd or video compilation of the music videos? I have a vhs I bought a while back with 3 songs on it, but I want more. :)
Thanks for inspiring me, keep putting out the great music. Love the new song.
Robin

A: Dear Robin,
I do not have a video compilation out right now. I will mention it to the record company. Hopefully there will be one to accompany my new album.
Thanks for watching!

Q: Hello Michael my name is Lulu and I am a big fan of yours. I was wondering if you have ever been to Turkey? A while back I was watching a show and I could of sworn that it was you I was shocked. I've read some of your interviews and know that you were in Paris but no mention that you were ever in Turkey doing TV shows. Was that really you? And if yes, are you of Turkish background?

A:Hi Lulu,
I have been to Turkey many times. After my first visit there, I loved it so much that I took Janeen to Bodrum for our Honeymoon. We spent a month in Istanbul while I was shooting the TV movie "Death's Handwriting". I also recorded the duet "Bekletme" with Pinar Ailin. We shot the video in the glorious city of Cappadoccia. I am of Italian and Irish descent. Although I'm not Turkish but do love the country.

Q:My question is; Michael will you ever go back to Y&R full time?
#2 any advice for me as a hopeful music performer? I currently sing full time in my church choir.
Melissa

A: Hi Melissa,
I don't know what the future has in store for me.
As far as your music career goes, the best advice I can think of is for you to sing and perform as much as possible and never give up.

Q: Considering your success in the industry, did you ever have any other career aspirations? I'm sure, had you chosen a different path, you would have had many disappointed fans!! Good luck in your future endeavors. Jennifer. PS- Your song ROCK ON was one of my favorites to dance to back in school!!

A: Thank you for listening to Rock On. Glad you liked to dance to it!
In answer to your question, when I was young, all I ever wanted was to be a baseball player. Unfortunately, my family moved to a town with no team and I decided to join the family band instead. That led to a new dream. Thanks to the support of my family and all the fans, that dream came true.

Q:Hi Michael, My name is Jana, I'm from Ontario Canada, I was wondering if your new album will be sold here in Canada, I love your new single, will it also be sold in Idaho, I'm going to school there and was wondering if it will sold there as well.
Thank You,
Jana.

A: Hey Jana,
My new single, "Shadows in the Night" is available in stores in the US. The new album will be released later this year and hopefully available in both the US and Canada.

Q: Dear Michael, I have watched you from 1981ish right before you first went on Y & R as Danny Romalotti (Gina's little brother) and I was wondering where can I get a copy of "She Did It" and " I Love How you Love Me" on CD? As a teenager I had ordered it from your fan club at Tigerbeat, but by the time it got to me (on record then) it was broken in half so I never got to hear it at home except when you sang it in concert on the show.

A: I am sorry to hear about your broken record. I wish I had another one to send you. I've had luck finding old music on eBay. You could also post a request on my website messageboard. I'm sure some nice person would make you a tape copy.

Q: Where were you when you heard the news of 9/11 and describe your first visit to NYC after it happened.

Rachelle

A: Dear Rachelle,

Janeen and I were editing the pilot, "Red Eye" when we heard the news. We searched the building for a TV and found a small monitor in a copyroom but with no sound. 12 of us were packed into the little room watching in silence as the first tower fell. There were tears streaming down everyone's faces. I'll never forget that moment. In the days following, Janeen and I were showered with flowers and notes of sympathy. Even strangers slipped notes of regret in our mailbox. We were so touched by their empathy. When we finally went to ground zero, again we felt that eerie silence.
Janeen and I are so incredibly fortunate that we didn't lose any loved ones in that horrific tragedy. Our hearts and prayers go out to those who did.

Q: In Israel we are four years behind and that means that we are watching that horrible, monster Phyllis (in today's episode we deal with a trial that Danny and Phyllis have for Little Daniel (I'm sure you can recall 4 years back!). Sadly, a while ago they replaced the first actress who played Phyllis which was Michelle to another one. Anyhow, I wanted to know how is she like in real life and all....Niva

A: Niva, I'm not surprised that you're asking this question because these Phyllis girls really come off as conniving, sneaky nightmares. But I find it difficult to talk about Sandra Nelson without including Michelle Stafford because it's such an interesting comparison. They each have a unique approach to the character of Phyllis which is probably due to the fact that their personalities are very different. Michelle Stafford is a blast to work with. She's very energetic and a little kooky in a wonderful spontaneous way. And because of that, she brought a lot of humor and passion to the role. Sandra Nelson approaches her craft in a very intelligent way. She is clear-sighted and stays very focused which is such a pleasure. To me her Phyllis was a little more discerning and emotional. You know the writers also tend to change things up when there is a new actress. It always seems like the character takes a little shift in the writing and then settles in. The fact is they are both wonderful actresses and I hope I have the opportunity to work with them both again in the future.

Thanks for watching!

Q: I met Michael Damian and his band after he opened for Sheena Easton at Chautauqua Lake, New York in 89 (give or take). I thought Michael was the most polite person and I still have the autograph from then :) My question is, what were the band members names? I have a piece of paper with all their names and some of them I can't make out. Please let me know who they are. Thanks Sarah

A:Hello Sarah, it's been a long time.
Thank you for those kind words. My band menders names are; Larry Weir, Joani Weir, Michael Parnell, Josh Freeze, Devin Ricky.

Q:What are you up to and what work do you do beside acting and music?

A: I have been writing, directing and producing film and TV.
I just finished the TV pilot "Red Eye" and I am working on a new show called "Winning Streak".

Q: Would you consider doing Joseph again or any other Broadway plays? Do you keep in touch with Kelly and do you know what she is doing now?

A: I loved doing Joseph but have no plans for doing theater right now. I have not seen or talked to Kelly but I heard she was performing in "Miss Saigon".

Q: Hi Michael I was wondering when your new album will be out. I have been a fan since I was watching you on Young & the Restless, I always hope you will get back with Christine maybe. Please let me know Thank you Edie

A: Hi Edie, I am finishing the new album right now and the first single is hitting radio this week. Its called "Shadows in the night" - hope you'll like it.

Q: Are you a permanent resident of France now that you married Janeen & you are filming there? Are you still an American citizen & will we be seeing the show here? – Teri

A: YES I am an American Citizen!!!!! I just work over there. I am back home in Los Angeles working on new projects. We hope you will be able to see "Red Eye" the new show that we film in Paris, soon in the good old USA.

Q: Is there any way I can get a copy of the "Just Say No!" musical hour episode and the episode where you sang "The Heat Is On" in a scene at the rehearsal hall? You have a great voice and those are excellent episodes. Thanks, Ronnie.

A: Thank you very much for those nice words. I'm sorry but I do not have access to those tapes but we can post your question on my site and maybe someone has a copy to lend to you. We will keep our fingers crossed.

Q: Have you managed to learn French or any other languages while over in France? Brenda

A: My French is a disaster!!!!! But my wife Janeen saves me in all our French conversations. When I try speaking French they smile and then look at me very strangely and say, "sorry I don’t understand". I then try speaking with a French accent (like that’s really going to help). LOL, but somehow with or without Janeen there, I manage to get by.

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