"Being a parent made me appreciate my parents more" - Elvis Blue
Former Idols winner Elvis Blue is not only an excellent singer but an amazing dad as well.
With Father's Day on Sunday, we decided to talk to one of our favourite local artists and fathers, Elvis Blue, about what Father's Day means to him.
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What do you love most about your dad?
"My dad is someone who knows when to speak up and when to keep quiet. When you ask him a question, you will know if he answers with a thought or just babbling."
What is the biggest lesson you learned from your father?
"My father is a very gracious person. It is something I would like to learn. When you are with him you get the sense that you can just be yourself. For me, this is a beautiful quality in a person."
What is the fondest memory you have of the time you spent with your father?
"When I was very young, my dad would take me along on work trips. Sometimes we would pull over next to the road in the middle of nowhere. We would make a fire and have a braai. That sense of being on the road with my dad has stuck with me. I think that's illegal now - making fires next to the road (laughs)."
How has your life changed since you became a father?
"Being a parent has made me appreciate my own parents so much more. The first time you change a nappy, you realise someone else once changed your nappy."
What is your biggest dream/wish for your children?
"I have two little girls. I guess my dream for them would be that if they choose to marry someone someday that they would choose wisely."