OK in 12 rounds VANITY FAIR
August 22, 2008, New York The Boxing champion always dreamed of meeting Karolina Kurkova. VANITY FAIR fulfilled his wish.
When we asked the world boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko, whom he wanted for the VANITY FAIR photo production, the reply came as precise as his upward hook: "Karolina Kurkova." The Supermodel model and athlete, also a Czech, liked this concept. Completing the project proved to be more difficult. It was postponed twice. When the meeting for the third time was postponed because her doctor forbid her to fly, Klitschko wanted to throw in the towel. Kurkova told them that she wrote him an e-mail and landed the impact hit. Klitschko flew to New York to shoot their photographs. Two weeks later, we separated them in their own corners to be interviewed.
Round One VANITY FAIR:
Ms. Kurkova, Mr Klitschko, professionally you come from two different worlds. Are you actually in the universe of others?
Karolina Kurkova: Years ago I was at a boxing match at Madison Square Garden and remember only that there it was a very intense experience for me. Next, I will see Vladimir boxing. Unfortunately he was not so enthusiastic about this prospect. He said: "Maybe you should not. In the ring, I am a different person than the one you know. "Perhaps the idea will make you nervous.
Wladimir Klitschko: I’ve been at fashion shows already. A struggle is as dramatic theater, looks more like the circus. And I love the circus! As a man you respect the models more than the fashion.
Round Two
VF:
How well can you relax in the daily lives of the other? K.K. As a child I know how hard athletes train. I spoke to Vladimir about it, should I visit during his preparation for his next fight. A weeklong fitness training with him.
W.K. The way to Topmodel requires as much discipline and determination as to be a top sportsman. Anyone who moves to the top of this industry, as Karolina has, is also a fighter.
Round Three VF:
Ms. Kurkova, do you like sports? K.K. I boxed even when Vladimir and I had with my shoot. Now I do Pilates, yoga, dance, drive wheel and even a little weight-lifting.
VF: Mr. Klitschko, do you like to go shopping?
W.K. Hmm, I never go shopping. It makes no sense for my size. Instead, I get the complete set of clothing from my partner Hugo Boss, everything for me with my dimensions.
Round Four
VF:
They both earn millions with their bodies. Is it something that you do not like? K.K. I think the question is common. She wants to uncover weaknesses. We should see our good sides, instead of our bodies to criticize and to look for perfection.
W.K. The older I get the more I appreciate errors. Previously I thought: If the nose looked smaller, this would not be bad. Today I find everything good as it is.
Round Five VF:
They live in the United States and Germany, but both come from Eastern European countries. What is your homeland? K.K. Tetschen in the Czech Republic. But even though I said in my hometown now often be detected - the real hero of our family is my father. Because of his time as a basketball p_layer_, and because he was long policeman.
W.K. That is and remains the Ukraine. My second home since 1996 is Hamburg. Angenehmerweise I do it all over me feel at home, where I meet friends.
Round Six VF:
Choose for the other a book. K.K. I like "Now! The power of the Present "by Eckhart Tolle. Since aim is to increase awareness of the moment to sharpen and to learn, just to be.
W.K. Karolina is anything but a puppet. She has a lot on it and some business power. "The financier" by Theodore Dreiser could interest her. I read it when I was younger. It is about a boy who prevails in the U.S. and becomes a successful banker. Well, or is it perhaps too boring for a woman?
Round Seven VF:
Do you have a philosophy of life? K.K. "Everything is possible." I believe that there are no borders. Only those that we set for ourselves.
W.K. I consider myself an old Russian proverb words. My favorite: "The eyes are the mirror of the soul." Sounds a little swollen. But it is true.
Round Eight VF:
What super power would you like? K.K. To stay in the past . I'm so curious. What was life like, when we had no telephones or were without doctors and had kids? And when an appointment meant something, when we still wrote letters.
W.K. I would look to the future, as Nostradamus. A little bit of it, I probably also in me. Before important tests - even before the fighting - I often dream exactly as it later.
Round Nine VF:
What do you think about the shots in New York? K.K. I had a blast. Above all, the photos on the lake in Central Park was fun.
W.K. I will not continue to cool, but would like to: That day, I was completely thrilled. The concept of the city, the photographer - and of course Karolina.
Round Ten VF:
What makes a person attractive? K.K. Sensibility. A good sense of humor. A man has to feel comfortable in his own skin. If one looks pretty, it is nice. But I do not get butterflies in the stomach. No, there must be something behind his eyes.
W.K. I think it's great when a woman moves well and has a confident attitude. Body language reveals a lot about people.
Round Eleven
VF:
Now let's face it, what do you think of each others? K.K. It was the first time that I got closer to Vladimir, and it was fantastic. He has a sense of humor and feels so comfortable in his skin! Gorgeous.
W.K. Karolina is really a beautiful woman. By this I mean not only the appearance, but her charisma. The most important thing: she makes me laugh. Actually, I am the clown - so-turning this around, no woman has yet done.
Twelve round VF:
Are you at this time when we interview the lead single? K.K. Hach, it is complicated. You know, life is complicated - especially (said loudly) my love life! It is wonderful, but complicated. I just learn more about it. But I still have so much to learn!
W.K. (Look to the left to right. Grins. And silence.)
