Lill Lindfors – självständig komedienn som inte är nöjd än
·52 min·5 clips
At 83, Lill Lindfors reveals her secret longing for someone to take responsibility for her.
In this Sunday interview on P1, host Martin Wicklin engages with Lill Lindfors, a veteran Swedish artist known for her work in revue, music, and comedy over six decades. The conversation begins with Lindfors's nickname and early life, including her birth in Finland and move to Täby, Sweden. She reflects on her career start, meeting influential figures like Hage Geijert and Carl Gärard in the 1960s, and her initial view of performing as a temporary venture. Lindfors discusses her reputation for being controlling and professional, often misinterpreted as difficulty, especially as a woman in the industry. She shares personal anecdotes, such as slapping a man who patted her back after a show, highlighting her assertiveness. The interview delves into her family background, including her mother's sorrow after losing a child and her father's humor, which shaped her musical upbringing. Lindfors talks about her collaborations with Magnus Härenstam and Brasse Brännström, learning about timing and artistic support. She addresses the famous 1985 Eurovision skirt drop incident, explaining it as a planned trick that went viral. Throughout, she emphasizes her independence, having never had an agent and always choosing her projects. Lindfors reveals a vulnerability, expressing a longing for protection and someone to take responsibility for her. She discusses aging, turning 83, and her desire to continue performing, booked until next year, while acknowledging the challenges of bodily changes. The episode concludes with her thoughts on death and not being satisfied yet, underscoring her enduring creative spirit.
