“It’s disgusting to see”: Penkin spoke about the “ball of hypocrites” on the stage

Sergey Penkin is a rare guest at social events that Russian stars love to visit so much. Prince Silver assures that he will spend his free time from concerts with his students, to whom he shares his experience. About why he doesn’t watch TV, he calls show business “a ball of hypocrisy and when he plans to leave the stage, Penkin told our correspondents.

“I have no time to be bored,” Sergey smiles. – I hardly watch TV. There is a lot of negativity: mat-remat – it’s unpleasant to listen to. Stupid comedies, generally mediocre, constantly go on one channel. In my opinion, we have lost balance lately. We do not understand what is good and what is bad. As Mayakovsky says. I want positivity. And people want it. That’s why they come to concerts. This is music therapy.

– They say that recently there have been fewer concerts for artists: they say, people are not up to the show! This is true?

“I didn’t notice it myself. I continue to tour, my schedule is booked months in advance.

– Have you already decided until what age you plan to sing?

As long as there are spectators. You know, Kozlovsky sang when he was over 80… It all depends on the audience: if they come to your concert, you have to work. And then it’s impossible to answer the question when you plan to leave the stage. I will sing until 24 until September 15 at 13:00 and 15 minutes.. This is ridiculous! Yes, and we do not know how much we counted in this life.

– But with age, it is probably more difficult to withstand such a tour route!

— Difficult, of course. Recently, I have been reluctant to fly by plane. Basically, I prefer trains. There are car rides. They are also difficult. If you drive a hundred kilometers, then it’s still normal. And when 200-300 kilometers is already difficult. But then you come, go out to your audience and enjoy. Touring is an interesting story, a constant change of scenery …

– And why did they begin to fly with reluctance?

“It just comes with age. I have flown so much in my life. Very bored on the plane. Fly 3-4-5 hours, sitting in a chair, and if to the Far East – then all 9 hours. I want the planes to be like in a compartment: lay down on a shelf and fly.

Do you follow the departed stars? They began to complain about the lack of money …

I don’t listen to all this nonsense. In order for people to go to your performances, you must love the audience. Sing live. If you do not respect your viewer, then you will not be respected. Often, as it happens: they work for an hour and a half on stage and leave, leave … But I can go out after the concert for an encore and sing for another 20 minutes.

– They say that in addition to concerts, you also began to teach!

– Yes. In my free time between concerts, I always do something. I recently read about a woman who lives in China. She is a multi-billionaire. She is bored sitting at home, she arrives in her expensive car to a restaurant and washes the dishes. Just because she’s bored! I found myself in teaching… But we all have Ponty Ivanovichi. Immediately, as soon as fame and money appear, the crown on the head grows. But the crowns fly off, life eventually forces you to be a normal person … Life generally flies by quickly – I didn’t have time to look back, half the way has already been passed. In general, all these show-offs are disgusting to see, you don’t even want to.

Is that why you don’t go to social gatherings?

“I don’t need a ball of hypocrites. It is better not to see any of this than to flatter. If I say any words, then only the truth. To flatter is to deceive oneself. There is a proverb: “You can deceive yourself, you can deceive other people. And you can never deceive God.

— I know that you regularly diet. Which one is the most effective for you?

The last time I followed a keto diet. I lost 1 kg in one day – a good result. The post ended not too long ago. I followed it. Quite calmly withstood without meat. Now it’s generally good: almost all restaurants have a lenten menu. Yes, I cook delicious food at home.

Is weight important for an artist?

– Pavarotti sang and nothing interfered with him. On the contrary, when a person is in weight, it is good for the diaphragm. More breath … But, of course, before some important broadcasts, you need to lose weight. But I don’t dwell too much on this topic. I have a country house. I walk a lot – 5-6 kilometers, it also helps to keep myself in shape. For myself, I realized: you can never stop. We must live life to the fullest, because life is actually beautiful!