Daniel Lavoie: The Little Prince is back...

"J'économise" magazine n°36
August/September 2002

For the first time “Le Petit Prince” has been adapted in the form of turning it into a musical show. In this way you will find again the Airman, the Rose, the Fox and all the friends of the “Petit Prince” in an exceptional production dedicated to all those who cling onto their childhood soul. “Le Petit Prince” is a musical show from the work by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Music by Richard Cocciante, words by Elizabeth Anais with Jeff in the role of the “Petit Prince”, and in the role of the Airman, Daniel Lavoie.

The consumer of the month

The public at large discovered Daniel Lavoie in 1979 with the song “Angeline”. “Ils s’aiment”, “Je voudrais voir New York” were also among his compositions. Then he played the role of Frollo in Notre Dame de Paris for two years both in French and in English. He writes or composes songs for Luce Duffault, Lara Fabian, Roch Voisine …. Today it’s the “Petit Prince” which he has decided to devote himself to, since he will play the role of the Airman. 

Are you spendthrift or thrifty?

Rather thrifty. 

What do you reckon to be a bargain?

When I’m not deceived and the goods look promising. 

What was the first dream you fulfilled when you obtained money?

A new guitar. 

What was your last bargain?

An LP of the Petit Prince with Gérard Philippe for 50 cents in the flea market. 

In what sort of areas are you a skinflint?

I hate that word, sometimes I economise, sometimes not, it all depends…. 

What was your last mad purchase?

Superb binoculars for my sweetheart. 

In what areas are you a shopaholic?

I don’t suffer from that disease, apart from, perhaps, wine. 

Your last CD?

Two of Dave Douglas, a Ferré and the last Renaud. 

Your last book?

Bandolino. 

Your last DVD or video?

I never buy one or the other. 

Do you like to give presents?

Yes 

If you were short of money, what would you do?

I’d look for a bargain. 

According to you, does money bring happiness?

I prefer to think that happiness makes money. Money makes life easier, otherwise one needs talent. 

What are your clever tricks to economise?

I spend little and reduce my needs. 

Cash or card?

Both. 

How do you shop? At the hypermarkets, at corner shops or via the internet?

Corner shops and sometimes at hypermarkets. 

Your car, is it a sports model or a people carrier?

A large sports car to carry my instruments and my friends. 

Your detergent: tablets or liquid?

Liquid. 

Your travels: business class or economy?

Business class when I’m on business and economy as a tourist. 

Do you like shopping?

A lot. 

How do you react to the sales?

I tell myself that I need to take advantage of them and then I forget to do it. 

Is there any area where you don’t think of the expense?

Yes, musical equipment and instruments. 

Money, does it interest you?

I prefer to have it than not to have it. 

Do you love money?

No. 

Among these proverbs, true or false, which one describes you best: Money doesn’t make you happy …. but it helps. Loads of money won’t kill you, Love goes a long way but money goes the whole distance?

Loads of money won’t kill you. 

Have you any advice for us?

Put all expenditure off until tomorrow, in fact, you’d be better off with a good financial advisor!