"I know this competition is to state your favourite between Dame Kiri and Dame Malvina. I personally can't choose as they are both amazing singers and people. Both have sung their way into the hearts of New Zealanders, no matter whether they have stayed in New Zealand or lived elsewhere. New Zealand has many creative, intelligent, brilliant people in the arts, these two singers of two of our best!"
"Was very recent. Driving over Takaka Hill heading to Golden Bay. This is a very steep, narrow, winding road. Anyone who has driven this road will know what an 'interesting' drive this is. I was heading uphill when I pulled into a slow vehicle lane to let one car pass. As I indicated and pulled back onto the road I noticed a car barrelling at a high speed towards me (behind me) from around a corner. I had just enough time to think to myself that he would have to stop very quickly as there was a truck heading downhill towards the both of us. Well apparently he didn't or couldn't stop in time and he amazingly managed to squeeze his car between myself and the truck. It was just lucky that it was a small model car, what I do know is that luck was on my side that day. I was bracing myself for an accident! I didn't think there was any way it was going to be anything but a crash!! This was the closest call I have ever had in my many years driving."
"From the good old Hamiltron! The butt of many jokes, but have heard many Jaffas are heading down this way for a good weekend. Would love to head up their way, if I win this competition!"
"It is extremely important to support New Zealand musicians. We are a unique society and should respect and enjoy what we have. New Zealand musicians offer what overseas musicians can't, a unique New Zealand sound. But if they don't get air-time or CD sales the road is not easy for them. Buy (and listen to) New Zealand music and be proud of your country!"
Alan Hardy’s Comments
on Dame Malvina Major and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 3 years ago
on Top Gear Live 3 years ago
on Lenny Henry 4 years ago
on Monkey Magic II, The Hot Grits, An Emerald City 4 years ago
on Peter Urlich Dine and Dance 4 years ago