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Greeceâ€™s Eurovision-2012 representative Eleftheria Eleftheriou: â€œYou are very lucky to live in Bakuâ€ â€“ INTERVIEW

Greeceâ€™s Eurovision-2012 representative Eleftheria Eleftheriou: â€œYou are very lucky to live in Bakuâ€ â€“ <font color=red>INTERVIEW</font>

14 May 2012 08:51 (UTC +04:00)

Baku. Ulker Rashidgizi â€“ APA. An exclusive interview with Greeceâ€™s Eurovision-2012 representative Eleftheria Eleftheriou

- You held your first rehearsal in Baku Crystal Hall. Which impressions did the stage of â€œThe Land of Fireâ€ leave on you?

- The stage and the Crystal Hall are very beautiful. Performance on this stage left unforgettable beautiful impressions on me. I heard nice words about Crystal Hall before coming here and frankly speaking, I didnâ€™t believe that everything would be so beautiful.

- This is your first visit to Baku. What do you think about our country?

- Yes, this is my first visit to Baku and it is related to the beautiful event. I have enjoyed your city since my arrival. Of course, I havenâ€™t had a chance to walk around the city yet, but I will visit Maiden Tower, Old City and the other places as soon as I have a time. Your city is very beautiful and you are lucky to live here.

- Would you like to come to Baku again after Eurovision as a tourist?

- I would come and will come with great pleasure. I would like to have a time and see the places which I couldnâ€™t see.

- You have celebrated your birthday on board of the plane this year. Will it be good sign for you and can it make you be on the top during the contest too?

- This birthday was the most memorable one that I have celebrated up to now, because I celebrated it in the sky. I received the bunch of flowers and gifts as soon as the plane landed. It was very pleasant.

-You are among the favorites. Who is your favorite?

-I know that many participants say the same in previous years but actually there are many strong singers in this song contest. I have been already acquainted with many of them in Amsterdam. I prefer the representatives of Azerbaijan, Albania and Sweden. I met Sabina in Amsterdam. She is beautiful and has a beautiful voice. We may visit Baku in 2013 again.

-How do you estimate your chances in the contest?

-There are many strong singers among the participants this year, thatâ€™s why it is difficult to me to say something about it. I hope that I will return my country with victory.

-Did you meet last year winners Eldar and Nigar?

-No. But I hope that I will have a chance to meet with them. I like them very much.

-What would you say to the Azerbaijani people?

-I expressed my gratitude to your hospitable people. They are lucky to live in this city.