All About Crystal

The moment Crystal told Eugene Levy a lame joke on MuchOnDemand was the exact moment that she knew her true calling. This 20-year-old from Wingham, Ontario is brash and brave, but she loves chillout music like James Blunt and The Streets. She claimes that her biceps are her biggest strength, but she's only kidding. Or IS she? Check out Crystal's crazy audition tape now and read her Q&A!

Crystal's Audition

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• Why should you be a Much VJ?:
• My life was changed by the staff at MuchMusic on August 25th, 2005 on MOD with Jesse McCartney. I was chosen to tell a joke to Eugene Levy after being hand picked by a producer from the crowd outside. After a taste of having the Much mic in my hand, I knew I had to be a Much VJ.
• Formal education completed:
• I'm on the college tour! Georgian, Fanshawe.
• Languages spoken:
• English
• Last job(s) held:
• East Side Mario's - Bada Boom Bada Bing!
• Describe your personality and style:
• Style - Very Mary-Kate Olsen/Sienna Miller. Personality- "She doesn't take herself the least bit serious, though a fool would describe her as ditzy." Funny, life of the party, nice and memorable, stands out in a crowd.
• What are your strengths?:
• My biceps, my triceps - joking. My coachability, connecting with the audience.
• What was the best concert you've ever attended and why?:
• Jesse McCartney on MOD. Then the entire VJ Search experience - from meeting Aliya, Matte and Sarah to having a chance to interact with the live audience. Unbelievable and exhilarating.
• What are your two favourite CDs, and what's the most recent you've listened to?:
• Two Faves. Spice Girls and James Blunt, recently listened to the entire Streets CD from beginning to end. Love "Dry Your Eyes".
• Name three books that have influenced you:
• Only one stands out. "White Oleander". I love the quote "People often ask why I start at the end, it is simple - I did not know the beginning until I reached the end."
• What magazines do you read?:
• Oprah, as cheesy as it is, she is inspiring and strong. I always cry during her show, her mag is relaxing and intriguing. In Touch (I know, I know), Flare - it's Canadian! I love seeing locals from my area such as the supermodel "Stam" within the pages. Very motivating.
• What are your goals?:
• To be the only platinum blonde VJ at MuchMusic. To inspire small town kids with big city dreams. To make the top twenty. To make the top ten (penthouse). To create a "penthouse" show with enough drama and emotion - that will have the same impact on adolescents such as Laguna Beach, the Surreal life or the O.C.
• What three artists would you most like to interview?:
• Ashlee/Jessica Simpson, Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Avril Lavigne, Lindsay Lohan - the whole gang!
• If you had the opportunity what one question would you ask...
• 50 CENT: Is that a gun or are you happy to see me?
  AVRIL LAVIGNE: Do you feel that your music contradicts your actions in life? For example, getting married so young? Or some might say for being so against Britney Spears' lifestyle, recently you have both shared very similar choices like being young brides. What is your response?
  THE KILLERS: If you could work with one other artist, who would it be? Why?
  COLDPLAY: A Coldplay concert is quite similar to shutting your eyes and listening to the CD. Do you feel pressure to make your concerts more technical/dancing/playlike as other artists head in this direction?
• What social issues interest you?:
• Stay in school, go to post-secondary - OSAP awareness, finacial aid awareness, bullying in elementary schools, syndrome awareness of peers.
• Who, in your opinion, are the most influential artists in music history?:
• Elton John, Michael Jackson, Eminem, Elvis, New Kids On The Block, Shania, Madonna, Nirvana, The Beatles.
• What does MuchMmusic mean to you?:
• Much inspires my life. There are periods in my life where if I hear a song I am back in that moment of my life. Much is giving me a future - MuchMusic means everything.
• What are your favourite shows on Much?:
• Video on Trial - hilarious! Much TopTens, would love to do a Top Ten show! MuchOnDemand - August 25, 2005 was the best day of my life. MuchTakeover - watched my friend Scott Wilson from Kincardine compete.