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New PAUL STANLEY Audio Interview
From: KISS FAQ

(From AJ via RMAK) Universal Music Enterprises - 2006:

Question One:
This is only the second solo album you’ve recorded, the first one being right back in 1978. Why did you decide the time was now right for a follow-up?
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Question Two:
Is it true that you’d planned to make a second solo album back in the late ’80s?
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Question Three:
The 1978 solo album is very highly thought-of by KISS fans; did this add a degree of pressure to creating the new one?
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Question Four:
Do you see any similarities between the two records, even though they’re almost 30 years apart?
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Question Five:
KISS has worked with a number of producers over the years, including legends like Bob Ezrin; why did you choose to produce the ‘Live To Win’ album yourself?
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Question Six:
You have called in a few friends to help with the writing of the album, including Desmond Child. Tell us about them.
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Question Seven:
Desmond, of course, has worked with you on KISS songs in the past. When did you first meet?
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Question Eight:
When you work with other writers, how do you collaborate, do you always bring a basic idea with you?
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Question Nine:
As with the ‘78 album, you’ve brought in a wide variety of musicians to craft the music; how did you decide who did what?
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Question Ten:
LIVE TO WIN is both the title of the new album and the chosen lead track - talk about the inspiration behind the track and why it was chosen as the focus song.
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Question Eleven:
Is the LIVE TO WIN message a highly personal one for you?
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Question Twelve:
You’re already on record as saying that the album is "without compromise" - how does someone who has experienced your level of success to maintain these kind of exacting standards?
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Question Thirteen:
The music & the message of the album should appeal to KISS fans worldwide - did you want to make a record that followers of your work with KISS could appreciate straight away?
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Question Fourteen:
What plans do you have to tour in support of the album? Will you be playing shows outside of America?
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Question Fifteen:
Who will be in the live band?
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Question Sixteen:
Have you worked out the probable set-list? Will you be playing songs from your first solo album? How much KISS material is likely to figure in the show?
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Question Seventeen:
What else has been keeping you busy lately?
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Question Eighteen:
Finally, what music are you currently listening to?
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