Sharon Corr This is Me

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1. 1. DinoTalk: early Dec. 2000 CoolDinos.com

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   Published on: 12/31/2000   Last Visited: 5/8/2001

   Sharon started to learn the violin at the age of six when she started to have lessons from a priest named Father McNally and it was this same priest who wasted no time in drawing out her potential and instilling in her the love of classical music she has today. Between the ages of 7 to 14 she was a member of the Redeemer youth orchestra and this orchestra become renowned in Country Loath for its fine musicianship. Sharon is proud of the fact that she only ever missed one violin lesson in her whole life and today she is qualified to teach the instrument professionally.
   
   Sharon went to school at the Dun Lughaidh Convent where she was far from the perfect student. She was suspended from school on two separate occasions for skipping lessons and was caught both times , which made her realise that Bunking off was not for her so decided to concentrate on her schooling instead. She was told by a nun in her school that she would be a failure all her life. I didn't take it seriously at the time and I'm not the kind of person to go 'hey , you said I was a failure and look at me now.' I could be internationally famous but totally devoid of personality and just an absolute ass to everyone. I don't think there's any such thing as failure if you're trying , you're not a failure. But I think I annoyed the nun , so I wouldn't like to be vindictive about her because I don't think she meant it badly.''. Today she feels her one and only rebellious habit is smoking and her other somewhat addictive pastime is drinking coffee and lots of it , it's one thing she says she sure couldn't do without.
   
   As a teenager , Sharon's bedroom was full of posters of pop and rock bands with her favourite singer Paul Young taking pride of place on her bedroom wall.
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   Sharon might seem to look like the type that 'runs the show' but that's not the case.The Corrs decide everything together and she considers herself as being well organized rather than bossy and is the one who makes sure all the band are ready for an interview or have everything packed before going on tour. During interviews Sharon is very often seen as the chatterbox , the dynamic member of the band answering questions in a long and meaningful way showing the love and dedication she has not only for the band but for music itself.
   
   Onstage is where Sharon makes her mark. She holds people spellbound , whether dressed in a beautiful long black coat , trouser suit , backless colourful tops or a dress Sharon's elegance and angelic beauty is impossible to ignore. Her gracefulness on stage when playing the violin is breathtaking , whether she is playing a fast jig or a haunting melody Sharon leaves the viewer and listener spellbound. Her strong , backing vocals provide the ideal trade-off to Andrea's forceful lead vocals and she will often be seen silently singing along with Andrea on many a song. Sharon loves interacting with the crowd and is often seen dancing and jigging around , waving to people or throwing her irresistible , warm , beautiful and radiant smile. The concentration on her face when playing her instrument is astounding and there is no more wonderful sight than a close up shot of Sharon's face in full concentration , with her eyes either completely shut or wide open looking dreamily into space playing a! haunting melody without hardly even a glance at her violin.
   
   Sharon , like every person that plays live , is not perfect and she does make mistakes , not very often , but when they do happen and she maybe starts playing a little too early she ends up giving herself , the rest of the band , and the crowd a good laugh. The crowd loves Sharon's and Andrea's mistakes , it is like a part of the show and it is something we as fans wouldn't have any other way. After a concert Sharon is the one who will lead the review of the concert indicating bad and good points and making notes on how to improve for the next show before relaxing with a glass of wine.
   
   What would The Corrs' music sound like without Sharon's violin. It's difficult to say , but one thing that everyone would agree with is it sure would never sound or feel the same. The Corrs play a mix of traditional Irish music , pop and rock and without the violin there would be no traditional Irish music and they would sound like just any other normal everyday band.
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   Today Sharon is engaged to be married to a barrister named Gavin Bonner and they have plans to tie the knot very soon.
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   When not touring Sharon will often spend time around the house with Gavin doing jobs like cleaning and washing , jobs that we may class as mundane but as Sharon says when you are on the road for long periods of time , little things like this bring normality back to your life.
   
   Sharon is not only a very skilled and talented violinist , she is a unique woman who has a presence and air of grace found in very few people. She is not only diplomatic but is an optimist who always looks on the bright side of any dilemma or problem. If Andrea is gorgeous , and Caroline is cute , then Sharon is truly beautiful.
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   What would The Corrs do without you Sharon.
   
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   Do you know I can play the Sharon instrumental at the time where there is a pause. Toss the feathers is real cool too. But that track is beyond my ability. It must have taken them real long to play their instruments like this.
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   Anyway , I kinda also admire Sharon Corr. I wish I can oneday play the violin as well as her. Do any of you play any instruments.
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   Well Andrea is also very popular with me , and as you said , no Corr is dispensable.
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   Along with Sharon , she is known to run up very high mobile phone bills and has stated that she could never cope without the phone. She also confesses that she hates cleaning mirrors and loathes bathrooms where someone has made a mess with the toothpaste. She doesn't rate photo shots either as she has said they suck on many an occasion.
   
   Caroline has a broad taste in music and likes current bands like Garbage , Radiohead and Oasis as well as some of the older rock bands. She rates standing alongside Pavarotti and hearing him sing as one of the most incredible musical experiences she has ever witnessed.
   
   Onstage , Caroline is a force to be reckoned with. From the minute she sits behind her kit at the start of a concert to the final minutes when she is reaping the crowd's applause she is pure energy. Dressed normally in short tops to keep her cool , trousers , her customary sneakers and with headphones perched on her head , Caroline looks the typical rock drummer , ready for anything. Although out of sight most of the time it is still easy to spot her throughout a concert when she claps along with the crowd or waves her drum sticks backwards and forwards above her head in time with the music. One of the greatest parts of a Corrs concert that everyone looks forward to is when she appears from behind her drum kit , sits on a stool at the front of the stage and then proceeds to play her bodhran with her now famous head done in concentration pose. After completing her bodhran solo Caroline gives her fantastic smile , gives the crowd a huge wave , sometimes blows a kiss and trots back up to her drum kit expertly avoiding all the wires on the stage floor. Caroline has been praised by many drummers who have graced the drum world. She is admired not only for her amazing power and strength , that has seen her crack cymbals on numerous occasions , but also for her confidence , determination and the sheer love she shows when playing her kit. From the little glances and cheeky smiles she throws at bassist Keith Duffy to her interaction with the other members of the band in the final beats of a song , Caroline is a professional through and through.
   
   Today Caroline is dating a property developer named Frank' whom she has been with for well over two years , a man who thinks a lot of Caroline as he is willing to jump on a plane and go visit her anywhere in the world. Caroline still hopes to be in the music industry in ten years' time although she has confessed that once the time is right , getting married , having babies and doing all the other normal things a man and woman do together will have to take priority.
   
   Caroline is not just a faceless person who sits behind her drum kit out of sight , she is a beautiful , talented woman , whom the band just could not do without. Those of us who have been lucky enough to speak to Caroline for any length of time would more than likely agree on one thing : it's not just her beauty or her fantastic smile or even the way she seems to be able to laugh and talk at the same time , but it's something unexplainable that makes you realise you have spoken to a special person who oozes class , kindness and is dedicated to her profession. Caroline is the ultimate e