"random chatty moments in interviews " what you mean?This little paragraph describes Enya's personality (without all the ethereal dressing up) to a T.
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Shopping/purchasing big things and random chatty moments in interviews come to mind as her impulsive traits in the past. With age it can present as being more disorganised and restless than usual. I hope she manages all that okay
โบLike when she suddenly talks about something with the interviewer in an energetic way (not shy nor held back) more than her usual calm, reserved way. She isn't necessarily the expert at the topic, but she suddenly begins talking about a TV show, about neighbours, etc. (in later interviews). In earlier interviews she is more opinionated, talks a bit about lifestyle stuff, being busy, very tense moments in the studio, and this
It somewhat goes against her strong "focus on the music, not me" preference, but she does enjoy it; sometimes it comes naturally to her.
~Enya, 1989
โบHis wife, on the other hand is an interestingly shy businesswoman. Enya thinks Marie-France could do with much more exposure to crowds.
Yes, it happened in rare interviews... typically her interviews are just identical questions and memorized answers. Her ability to avoid giving a straight answer and just beat around the bush drives me insane.Like when she suddenly talks about something with the interviewer in an energetic way (not shy nor held back) more than her usual calm, reserved way. She isn't necessarily the expert at the topic, but she suddenly begins talking about a TV show, about neighbours, etc. (in later interviews). In earlier interviews she is more opinionated, talks a bit about lifestyle stuff, being busy, very tense moments in the studio, and this
It somewhat goes against her strong "focus on the music, not me" preference, but she does enjoy it; sometimes it comes naturally to her.
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but it is still nice to hear Enya say something. โก She has made a few statements in-print, but hasn't audibly spoken to fans since 2019 
I love that the journalist wasnโt afraid to ask directly about children haha But Enya stayed true to style. So many words, so much smoke and absolutely no substance. A complete masterclass in evading personal questions.Haha true, she definitely could do with less memorised answers and more properly answered ones
โบ Do you know which interview he said was 20 years before?You mean that about Enya or the interviewer?
I get what she's saying in general, she didn't intentionally avoid having children, it just wasn't a desire of hers for most of her adult life. Whenever it was, she probably felt she was too busy.
Not sure which interview he meant. Guess he interviewed her back in 1996.
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Haha, I meant Enya. But that journalist is also super talkative and takes forever to get to the pointYou mean that about Enya or the interviewer?
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โบEnya just hopes things actually improve (and that she won't still be thinking the statement above applies 40 years later)
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These are the quotes I've seen Enya mention swimming/being scared at the beach/it being her biggest mistake not learning to swim as a child (as of 1989)Learning to swim might've been the most helpful
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Older people who could swim generally seemed much slower/often kept their head above the water.)
It's strange that she's afraid of water and being on the beach, considering she grew up near one.Probably not.
These are the quotes I've seen Enya mention swimming/being scared at the beach/it being her biggest mistake not learning to swim as a child (as of 1989)
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(As someone who regularly went indoor swimming between ages 6-16, the instructors did say swimming's much harder to learn/keep up as an adult; Enya probably knew that too.
โบI forgot where but Enya said something like "I did whatever I could to sell Watermark" so had to face her fears at some point.I can only imagine what it took for her to take this photo.
The fear probably comes from knowing people in the community who died at sea (mostly older fishermen, but also people who don't know how to swim/stay afloat, or shocked by the cold temperature in warm weather). 
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I imagine into the late 90s and 2000s, Enya changed her perspective on Madonna as a musician and artiste (and possibly with Kylie Minogue and Sabrina Salerno too)remembered this later (2005) interview question, where Enya was asked more specifically about Madonna
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Her answer's rather cool
If Enya were to answer in more detail, I imagine "I'm aware of her success... a couple of her songs had a nice melody, the Spanish one...
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โบEnya is thrilled at the thought that she could (someday, one hopes) do something like this too:Enya has considered dressing up as Elvira for Halloween (and is honoured to be listed right below her in this)
Enya, come on now, make that coming out! Socials will go down, fans will cry out of pure emotion, and Sail Away will soar through the charts. Everyone wins!Enya is thrilled at the thought that she could (someday, ones hopes) do something like this too:
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She supposes if anyone, that iffy, notoriously traditional segment of her fanbase (which often encompasses the far-right-wing idiots) could gladly leave.
Thanks for sharing this interview, it was so interesting! I wonder who told her that her music is sexy haha (I agree either way)
There was this Madonna-related discussion in 2024 (admittedly I didn't know much of her music besides the 80s and early 90s hits)
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I imagine into the late 90s and 2000s, Enya changed her perspective on Madonna as a musician and artiste (and possibly with Kylie Minogue and Sabrina Salerno too)
โบ I think it was those Watermark interviews, notably one tabloid that gets blocked here.
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โบOne reason is that she doesn't want it to impact her voice (phlegm and things maybe).
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