Rolling Stone posed six questions to kooky neo-soul star Macy Gray. She revealed that she’s ready to begin a career as a pimp, is a Cold War Kids fan and plays a wicked hand of poker.
What is the most rock star thing that you have ever done?
You either are a rock star or you arent. If you are a rock star you just are, you dont have rock-star moments.
What was your favorite record when you were fourteen?
It was Purple Rain and Thriller. But Purple Rain was my favorite album until I became an adult. In college Appetite for Destruction was my favorite. I love that album.
Whats on your current playlist?
I love Timbaland. My favorite songs right now are “The Way I Are” and “Umbrella” by Rihanna. Those are just hot songs. Also Cold War Kids “Hang Me Up To Dry.” Its not trying to be pop, its just a real rock song.
How do you think youll know when its time to retire?
I dont see myself retiring. I think Im always going to do something.
Whos the coolest person you have ever met?
The coolest people in my life are my kids.
What other profession can you see yourself doing?
I could see myself pimpin. I know they say pimpin aint easy but it just seems like something I could do. Its just so accessible. I could be Heidi Fleiss. Other than that, I would be a professional poker player. Im not that good, but I could make money at it. Yesterday I played and I made $600, and today I made $700. So if I did that every day, four days a week … do I have to report it though?
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