(from ammoguy at the forum)

Shania will be on live chat at MSN Australia.

LINK TO CHAT: http://chat.msn.com/msnlive_feature...ket=en-au&Inb=1


**You have to register to log in, so be early. Time zones are also there

Oh yeah forgot to say it is today and tomorrow as per time zones

Los Angeles tues@10:30pm
NewYork wed@1:30am

BTW can someone please try to register and log in because I did and then tried to see if my log in worked and it did not, unless I have to wait for the time. Is anyone else having this problem? Please let me know because i want to be ready. Thank you!

DS popped up with the information too.

-Chris

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Nice of MSN to want cookies enabled Like microsoft doesnt have enough security leaks. I guess I won't be participating in the chat.


-Chris

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What a pain, I finnally got it to work.


-Chris

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What should we ask Shania? Hopefully we get an answer.


-Chris

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The chat starts in 30 minutes, they have started taking questions.



-Chris

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DS popped up again..right before the chat started..lol

-chris

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Shania says...the tour will start in October!!!! The world tour will last for over a year!!!!


-Chris

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Hopefully, I can cut and paste the chat contents in this thread.



3 fav songs...Ka-Ching, FAFA, and I'm Jealous.


-Chris

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Either Shania is a slow typer, or she is really giving these questions some thought.



-Chris

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I WAS AT THAT CHAT, I DID NOT KNOW IF IT WAS REAL OR NOT, I THINK WE WERE ALL GOING FOR A RIDE.... IF IT WAS SHANIA CAN SOMEONE UNCONFUSE ME FOR REAL....! i ASKED MANY QUESTIONS, SHE DID NOT ANSWER ONE OF THEM, I KNEW THERE WAS GOING TO BE ALOT OF PEOPLE, BUT CMON PEOPLE, YOU THINK SHANIA WILL SIT DOWN AND CHAT, I DUNNO CAN SOMEONE PLEASE UNCONFUSE ME!

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No Fear, Just Aggressive, Limitless Extend, Always Smile in Style and Be your Fantabulicious Self ~ ME
" A Happy Heart is A Happy Face " ~ Shania Twain
Come on over, Come on in, Pull up a sit..........UP! UP! can only go UP! from here...... Thats Me, My Life Theory!

It was a real chat...there were a lot questions asked, and since it was moderated, some got screened out, also people were waiting 5 hours in that chat room.



here is a transcript....
Guide_OC_amicus says: Shania thank you for joining us today in this live online interview, to answer questions about your new album UP! and meet some fans.
Shania_Twain says: Hi
Shania_Twain says: thrilled to be here in Australia
Shania_Twain says: and look forward to chatting with the fans
Shania_Twain says: end
Guide_OC_amicus says: Shania we will go directly to the questions from the fans some of whom have been waiting for over 5 hrs for the interview to start.
●(OGGY)● in Shania_Twain1 asks: Lowers head and puts hands behind back, and then rubs foot into the ground.... Oh Dear *Faints*
Guide_OC_amicus says: ooooops next
ShortCake1803 in Shania_Twain1 asks: How does It Feel To Have Up Released After Come On Over Was Released 5 years ago
Shania_Twain says: It just feels really great to have new music to share
Shania_Twain says: and I look forward to taking the new music on tour
Shania_Twain says: end
B12982 in Shania_Twain1 asks: Do you think that Up! can match the sales of Come On Over? If not, will you be disappointed?
Shania_Twain says: Its not really my expectation..
Shania_Twain says: my plan was to write the best album possible
Shania_Twain says: and just to creat a great, fun, atmosphere for the new tour
Shania_Twain says: Those were my only intensions
Shania_Twain says: I don't judge my success necessarily by record sales...
Shania_Twain says: more by audience response
Shania_Twain says: end
Leemac027 in Shania_Twain1 asks: When are you comring back to Australian to tour?
Shania_Twain says: I'm starting my tour in October
Shania_Twain says: It will carry on, for i'm sure well over 1 year
Shania_Twain says: and I will almost certainly make it back to Australia next year
Shania_Twain says: end
B12982 in Shania_Twain1 asks: What's your favourite song off the new CD?
Shania_Twain says: Its difficult to choose 1, as there are so many songs
Shania_Twain says: But i would say the top 3 that come to mind are
Shania_Twain says: Ka ching...
Shania_Twain says: Forever and for always
Shania_Twain says: and maybe, I'm jealous
Shania_Twain says: end
NauseousDock in Shania_Twain1 asks: Do you think you are a country singer?
Shania_Twain says: Yes
Shania_Twain says: absolutely
Shania_Twain says: but I also consider myself a versatile singer
Shania_Twain says: coming from a background of so many styles of music
Shania_Twain says: other than country..
Shania_Twain says: that it's difficult for me to stay that i'm only a country artist
Shania_Twain says: end
DavidAames_NY in Shania_Twain1 asks: I think many of the so called "country" artist out there have not got the country style, and I am glad you dont classify yourself really. What do you think about this whole "Cool to be country" idea?
Shania_Twain says: I feel that you are what you are
Shania_Twain says: and you have to be true to whatever that is
Shania_Twain says: I feel very comfortable about singing the purest country music
Shania_Twain says: and just as comfortable singing pop...
Shania_Twain says: so I just have to say, for me, personally, very comfortable
Shania_Twain says: doing more than one style, and still feel as though i'm being true to myself
Shania_Twain says: end
™Evil--Flame--Boi²ºº³ in Shania_Twain1 asks: How does it feel to be a famous singer?
Shania_Twain says: Well, its always been cool to be a singer
Shania_Twain says: and sometimes quite difficult to be famous
Shania_Twain says: end
tricky_chicky28 in Shania_Twain1 asks: Has becoming a mother influenced any of your writing?
Shania_Twain says: It has influenced me emotionally
Shania_Twain says: it has influenced my priorities
Shania_Twain says: and your music inevitably becomes
Shania_Twain says: effected...
Shania_Twain says: But i wouldn't say..
Shania_Twain says: that it is anything obvious
Shania_Twain says: It's more of an emotional change
Shania_Twain says: end
◦Stëvën◦ in Shania_Twain1 asks: You seem to have a certain style in your music that differs from conventional country music, do you find that your shaping a way for a new genre of country music for the new generations of fans?
8Thank you! Our guest has received your question and will make every effort to answer it. However, due to the large number of questions submitted, not all questions can be answered.
Shania_Twain says: What i'm trying to do is shape...
Shania_Twain says: my own music..
Shania_Twain says: and not pay attention so much to whether it fits anywhere specific..
Shania_Twain says: Its not my intention to influece any genre...
Shania_Twain says: but i do believe in change
Shania_Twain says: and if my music is making some kind of a change
Shania_Twain says: I just hope its a positive one
Shania_Twain says: end
DavidAames_NY in Shania_Twain1 asks: Hi Shania, I was wondering who was your favourite musical artist when you were young?
Shania_Twain says: I had a few..
Shania_Twain says: top on my list are Stevie Wonder
Shania_Twain says: Dolly Parton
Shania_Twain says: the Bee gees...
Shania_Twain says: thats about all
Shania_Twain says: end
ROOGIRL1122 in Shania_Twain1 asks: What is the last CD you bought?
Shania_Twain says: I guess i was say, Blue
Shania_Twain says: end
8Thank you! Our guest has received your question and will make every effort to answer it. However, due to the large number of questions submitted, not all questions can be answered.
Vegasjunkie2 in Shania_Twain1 asks: Shania, as a musician, I am impressed with the comraderie that you have between yourself and your bandmates. How did you select them? did they have to audition?
Shania_Twain says: Yes they all auditioned
Shania_Twain says: and I selected them all from..
Shania_Twain says: references..
Shania_Twain says: and recommendations...
Shania_Twain says: end
darylshipley in Shania_Twain1 asks: Hi Shania, I would like to know what this Album is about?
8Thank you! Our guest has received your question and will make every effort to answer it. However, due to the large number of questions submitted, not all questions can be answered.
Shania_Twain says: This album's direction and focus..
Shania_Twain says: is all about...
Shania_Twain says: positive energy...
Shania_Twain says: and optimism..
Shania_Twain says: I want to take this music...
Shania_Twain says: to the stage...
Shania_Twain says: and enjoy a very energetic and fun night...
Shania_Twain says: with the fans...
Shania_Twain says: end
loveshania23 in Shania_Twain1 asks: What inspired you to write I Ain't Going Down?
Shania_Twain says: I've known a lot of people and a few quite closely
Shania_Twain says: who have endured childhood pregnancies
Shania_Twain says: and single parenthood
Shania_Twain says: so that was their courage
Shania_Twain says: to get through it
Shania_Twain says: that was my inspiration
Shania_Twain says: end
onetoone05 in Shania_Twain1 asks: Where was your first ever concert?
Shania_Twain says: I've been performing since i was 8 years old in clubs
Shania_Twain says: my very first concert...
Shania_Twain says: would have been prob as a warm up act for someone else
Shania_Twain says: end
Sk8er_chick7757 in Shania_Twain2 asks: How many songs have you written your self??
Shania_Twain says: I have dozens of songs i've written myself
Shania_Twain says: end
™Evil--Flame--Boi²ºº³ in Shania_Twain1 asks: What is your old time favourite song you like that you have recored?
Shania_Twain says: That's really difficult
Shania_Twain says:
Shania_Twain says: because considering the fact that i wrote almost all the songs...
Shania_Twain says: its hard to pick one over the other
Shania_Twain says: but to narrow it down..
Shania_Twain says: at the moment i would say, I'm Jealous
Shania_Twain says: end
Betty110151 in Shania_Twain1 asks: What is the most embarassing moment for you on stage?
Shania_Twain says: Just a good old fashioned fall
Shania_Twain says: which i have done several times
Shania_Twain says: end
ShaniaGuy in Shania_Twain1 asks: Dear Shania, now that you have 'conquered the world' (in the musical sense), you are in a position where you can pursue most anything you want. Besides being the best Mom in the world, what would you most like to pursue? (P.S. - Love you!)
Shania_Twain says: I'd like to give back...
Shania_Twain says: to helping children that aren't my own
Shania_Twain says: that is a goal of mine
Shania_Twain says: and has been for many many years
Shania_Twain says: I've been involved for a long time now
Shania_Twain says: in helping to feed hungry children domestically
Shania_Twain says: and in the future, when I have more time..
Shania_Twain says: I would love to dedicate
Shania_Twain says: myself more to childrens causes around the world
Shania_Twain says: end
YEArightLIKEuCARE in Shania_Twain1 asks: Does ur son enjoy travelling with you? Do u think its a good way to educate him on the world?
Shania_Twain says: I think he enjoys the travel and the change
Shania_Twain says: I think its quite stimulating
Shania_Twain says: and I beleive it is an excellent way to educate a child
Shania_Twain says: and to broaden their mind
Shania_Twain says: end
heavens-angel-girl- in Shania_Twain1 asks: Has Brad Pitt every told you what he thinks about not impressing you much?
Shania_Twain says: Well in fact..
Shania_Twain says: this song is actually to Brad Pitt
Shania_Twain says: Because, the lyric is implying
Shania_Twain says: that the guy in the song, only wishes he was as good looking as him
Shania_Twain says: end

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Betty110151 in Shania_Twain1 asks: Do you think you have changed much since your success?
Shania_Twain says: The basic person has remained the same
Shania_Twain says: I've changed only in the ways I have matured through all of this
Shania_Twain says: and grown
Shania_Twain says: But, I think that everyone that knows me personally...
Shania_Twain says: would say i'm still the same old person
Shania_Twain says: end
rainbowchiks in Shania_Twain1 asks: If you had to pick another profession what would it be?
Shania_Twain says: I would have probably enjoyed being a Vet.
Shania_Twain says: end
Guide_OC_amicus says: Shania thank you for joining us .. we have hundreds of questions which we couldnt ask, but unfortunately we are out of time.
Guide_OC_amicus says: Have you got any last words you would like to say to the hundreds of fans that have joined us today
Shania_Twain says: Yes, i would love to say
Shania_Twain says: thank you very much
Shania_Twain says: for writing in
Shania_Twain says: I look forward to seeing you all in concert
Shania_Twain says: so we can have a great time together
Shania_Twain says: bye
Shania_Twain says: end
Guide_OC_amicus says: Once again Shania, thank you and a big "WE LOVE YOU" from Australia.
Guide_OC_amicus says: This concludes our live chat with Shania Twain, 12 March 2003

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