'Reina por un día' is now being reissued on vinyl , the flagship album of the Madrid Movida. Paco Clavel, unclassifiable and multidisciplinary artist, wastes a sense of humor, despite the gloomy times that the Covid has brought us.

What did 'Queen for a Day' mean at the time? We started in small venues like 'Libertad 8'. We were a duo that mixed pop with cabaret. As a result of this, the 'Vía Láctea' released a four-song album, which was the first independent album to come out of the 80s movement. It didn't sell or anything. It was given away. Was it all 'amateur'? It was like a game. At that time, I was teaching English in schools. The public was amused. As a result, we did a concert at El Sol in Madrid and people from the multinational CBS saw us. She hired us and we released the album. You represent that hedonistic and unapologetic world of the Madrid Movida. Just the opposite of current pessimism. My close friend German Coppini used to say that these are "bad times for lyricism." We are living in a mutant world. I am a positive person and I believe that you have to give a point of joy to everyday life. As the situation is, we do need a little joy, I am on the street. I really like to observe and to be observed. Now they observe me less with mobile phones. I realize that there is a weird environment and a bit tristorrón. Suddenly, what happen? What happens? If at work you have any hint that you are contaminated with coronavirus, you are like a plague. They don't give you a choice. To the stream. You performed 'Piensa en Positivo', this year's Gay Pride anthem. What do we get out of this pandemic? Human beings are very fragile. We are not the kings of creation. At a certain point, all this can be ruined by a story that we do not know where it comes from or where it is going. The lesson we can draw is to be positive. Flirting is getting complicated? It always has been, but now much more. I am very stump and I like to hug my friends. You go naturally and, suddenly, they give you the elbow and I don't know what roll. I miss the proximity and the naturalness of the bodies. We are two meters away, so that you do not smoke, do not go out, lock yourself ... There comes a time when you no longer know whether to touch yourself. [Laughs] Let's be honest, the life that Covid has brought us sucks. It has been such a radical change. It is a crisis at all levels: you are fighting against your body and that of others. I really like going in and out and we've had a really screwed summer. Here in Spain we are 'bareteros', not cabereteros and all that has disappeared. Having some tripe or chicken at the bar of a bar is very difficult. It's all very strange. Weird, weird, weird ... That was what 'Papuchi', Julio Iglesias' father, said. 'Papuchi' anticipated. It has also been the first summer without popular festivals. Have you had a gig? I have done a show at the Maravillas room and I have also been playing in Toro (Zamora), which has been a total success. But many things have not come out. I have colleagues who are living day to day and things are very raw. Above all, in the world of culture. Music, round tables, literature, summer concerts, cinema ... Almost everything is canceled. Even the road streap-tease. The streap-tease too? I think brothels work. They have always been illegal and, now, they are much more so. The Minister of Equality, Irene Montero, called for the closure of brothels to stop the virus. Look, you can't zip flys. No matter how much they lock you up, there will come a time when you have to solve your ballot with your boyfriends or girlfriends. The life of the human being is contact in every way. How are we going to have fun now with social distance involved? I vindicate the street. As closed places are almost prohibited, now you have to reclaim the street, within what they leave you. We can't get sprawled on the couch. With the one that is falling and the King Emeritus has gone to Abu Dhabi. What king are you talking about? [laughs] From Don Juan Carlos. Don't you remember anymore? I am that I amacratoid . To me all this of the kings, the regents, the duchesses ... The marquesas I can bear a little. A marquise is always a marquise. It is a country of chirigota. I'm going to tell you what all the people on the street think. Where is our money? Who took it? You were invited to the Rose Ball and they say that Carolina de Monaco was fascinated by your look. It is true. Well, because she's not used to seeing low-income neighborhoods. That is an exoticism that you will never forget. You are one of the greatest vinyl collectors in Spain, what rarities do you treasure? I was born with vinyl, but not with the stone record. Many people think I'm from the stone age. Well, no! Now I am in the roll of the nuns, priests and friars who have recorded discs. I'm a fan of Sister Campanas, are you serious or are you kidding me? We are fans of Los 4 de Asís , who are four friars. I also follow Soeur Sourire , a Dominican nun in France who brought up the Dominique nique nique theme and was number one worldwide. The community was filled and she left. And then she committed suicide. Well, I couldn't imagine Paco Clavel collecting records of nuns. Well, I also collect from María Ostiz and everything. I like raritys. How were you as a language and literature teacher? Very acrimonious and funny. I was a teacher of Lucía Extebarría. It was a bit nonsense because when the children told me they didn't want to study English anymore, I told them to go to recess. And the director told me I couldn't do it. But you weren't dressed like that to school, right? It was much worse because I was a hippy. What has been your most celebrated style? A jacket I made from tomato soups, which was shocking. I spent a year eating Knorr soups. How many jokes have you had to put up with about your resemblance to Rouco Varela? The truth is that Rouco Varela is very ugly. It was very funny because they stopped me on the street and said: "Paco, is it true that you are Rouco Varela's brother?" And I answered: "Yes, ma'am, I am your brother and you are also because we are all brothers of Christ." And she was dead. How is Paco Clavel when she takes off her costume? I'm just like that. I wash with lizard soap. People are very fond of me, it's true. They see me as harmless. They always think that I have to put some chicken on my head or some nonsense. They expect the worst of me. That way you never disappoint. I do my best not to disappoint. I am very imaginative and I think that anything everyday can be recycled. I have already seen that he wears a scourer earring. If I show you the panty masks ... Underpants not because they are uglier. Panties always have a bit more lace.

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