Barrowman dishes on theatre roles, upcoming projects, and QVC addiction
BWW: Hello, John, and welcome to BWW:UK. You're a very busy man and we've got lots to talk about, so let's make a list first!
JB: Yes, OK! In particular and most importantly is La Cage, and then while I'm in La Cage, I'm also releasing my second book, which is not an autobiography, it's more memoirs over the last three years, and also a reflection on letters and things that have been sent to me by people and the questions they've asked regarding the first book, regarding my opinions on stuff, so it's my insight into things. And then in November the DVD of my concert tour comes out, so that's something to look forward to. I'll start recording my new album for release on Mothers' Day next year, and that begins recording while I'm still doing the show.
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Your parents had a starring role in the documentary you did - they seem lovely!
My parents are great! In fact, we were just talking with a TV company about doing a TV show involving the entire Barrowman family.
Like the Osbournes?
Yeah! [realises what he's said, laughs] Well, hopefully not! Yeah. We said no. I like them having their anonymity.
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And is your QVC addiction still going on?
Yes, it is! I don't know if it's so much a QVC addiction so much as I just love certain products on QVC. I'll rattle them off to you. I love Northern Nights bedding. LOVE that. I absolutely love Cooks' Essentials for the kitchen. I think that's absolutely brilliant. And also Joan Rivers jewellery, because I buy it for my mother. She thinks it's incredible. Also Butler and Wilson - listen, if you want really good jewellery and watches, do the Butler and Wilson on QVC. I've called in to QVC and been on the air, when they've been doing shows on products that I like. It's hysterical you say that. Actually, I'll show you this RIGHT NOW and you will LAUGH. [He gets up and begins trawling through his rehearsal bag and eventually produces a wallet, which he opens, and then brandishes a small plastic card.] Tell them what it is.
A purple QVC membership card, Mr J Barrowman!
Yep! Thank you very much! [laughs]
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