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'When you accept yourself, you accept others, too'
Dancetoyourowntune asks:
Other than the fantastic joyousness of it all, what do you hope that audiences take away from Kinky Boots?
JenreJen55 asks:
What’s it like having to keep singing the same songs/greatest hits for 30 years? Do you recommend fame?
philipphilip99 asks:
That flying trashcan stunt in the Money Changes Everything video –was it as frightening and dangerous as it looks?
'Stop working for a second and just breathe the air for a minute'
roi1 ask:
Is there anyone in music you haven’t worked with that you would like to either record or perform with?
'That was the moment to be wild, to be expressive, to use colour'
davidabsalom asks:
You’ve always had a fun dress sense, but are there any fashion disasters you regret?
MikaylaMarsh asks:
What have you noticed are some of the major differences between singing in concert in the 80s as compared to singing in concert now?
What’s one thing that you miss about the 80s?
Michael Dever asks:
I love your live cover of Joni Mitchell’s song Carey at Joni’s tribute concert. I still watch it on YouTube now and then. Did Joni have a chance to tell you what she thought of that performance? The audience really seems entranced by it and gave a standing ovation at the end – such a beautiful performance!
John Green asks:
Has the world changed around you in any dramatic way? Or is it business as usual for you?
'Make demos, do internet stuff – that's how you become a singer'
Rachael Wright asks:
As a teacher, I sometimes have students who would like careers in music. It is hard to give them realistic advice whilst not killing their dreams. What would you say to a teenager who would like to be a singer?
Bradster asks:
Just seen your first appearance on Top of the Pops from 1984. What were your first impressions of the UK? You said on the show you wanted to meet the Queen!
AlasdairDickson asks:
I only discovered Blue Angel’s incredible album a few years ago. Anna Blue gives me goosebumps every time I hear it, especially your “souped up Cosmo girl” line. How did the band form, what do you think of that record now … and will the record be reissued soon? (It’s so expensive on eBay!)
'I wanted diversity'
MiddlenameDanger asks:
How did Steve Forbert end up in the video for Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Love that guy.
Octaviomex asks:
Will you ever release unrecorded songs like Still With Me, Edge of the Earth and Beautiful Thing? We would love to hear them. Kind regards.
TheatreGuy asks:
What song from Kinky Boots means the most to you? Which one moves you the most when you see it performed?
yoshimispinkrobots asks:
I think you’re probably a huge influence on a lot of contemporary pop-punk artists. Bands like Paramore, for example. Are there any bands/singers in that genre you’re a particular fan of? Also, have you heard Aidan Moffat’s cover of Money Changes Everything and did you enjoy it?
stuckinazoo asks:
What is the one moment in your career you are proudest of and is most likely to give you a feeling of invincibility every time you think back to it?
outofit asks:
Which do you think is the best cover of your great song Time After Time? I like the Miles Davis version.
'I am a little left of centre'
hubbahubba asks:
With your unique style, do you think you would have made it in the music industry if you had started out today?
Air4495 asks:
Would you tell us a little of the backstory behind the song Sally’s Pigeons? How true is this story? And why did you feel it was important to tell this story? I ask because you never seem to talk or get asked about it (maybe for personal reasons), but I’m very curious.
philipphilip99 asks:
For me, your vocal on the Blue Angel song I Had a Love is as close to perfection as it’s possible to get. Why do you think the Blue Angel band failed to get the attention it deserved?
ClarkP asks:
Vibes turns 30 this year. What are your memories of working with Peter Falk and how about a re-release of Hole in My Heart?
Cyndi is with us now

Post your questions for Cyndi Lauper
Best known for her 1980s new wave smashes, Cyndi Lauper has never let herself be defined by just one thing. She went from working in a pancake house to scoring a top-five US hit and a Grammy with her 1983 debut album She’s So Unusual, which featured Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and Time After Time, and followed it up with the chart-topping single True Colors: all showcasing her uniquely raw, four-octave vocals.
She has since released 11 studio albums, covering everything from electro-pop to blues and country; taken acting roles including a recurring part in drama series Bones; and written the music and lyrics for the musical Kinky Boots, which is now continuing its run in the West End of London. She has also campaigned for LBGT rights and most recently the Time’s Up initiative, including performing with Kesha at this year’s Grammys in a show of support for the #MeToo movement.
Lauper, and whichever shade of hair she is currently sporting, will be joining us from noon BST onwards on Wednesday 30 May, to answer your questions in a live webchat. Post them in the comments below, and she’ll take on as many as possible.
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It's a pleasure talking to you, it's unbelievable that you can talk to the whole planet like this. You think it's just England but I saw somebody from Australia. I'm sending you all a big hug and because we're all citizens of this planet, please take care of her so we can leave it good enough for the next humans.