Goldfrapp Talk Animals

If NME.com is to be believed, then Goldfrapp are “[s]uave, sophisticated and sexy as hell” – well, peta2 couldn’t agree more. Alison Goldfrapp is a rare example of a “proper lady”. You’d never find her in Greggs bakery buying a ropey jam doughnut for breakfast, that’s for certain. But not only is Alison gorgeous and talented, she also has a soft spot for animals.

Now here’s Alison, in her own words:

What would you be doing if you weren’t in a band?
I don’t know … everything I’ve tried never worked and didn’t last long, from waitressing to being a tea lady.

Do you have any animals at home, or did you grow up with any?
Yes. I have a cat, a Prussian Blue. When I was younger I had a guinea pig.

What are some of your favourite vegetarian foods?
Broccoli, spinach, sesame seeds.

You seem to be fascinated by animals and the characteristics that animals and humans share. This interest is evident in your videos and album artwork. What are your thoughts on the relationship between humans and animals, and how do you feel about issues such as animal experimentation and factory farms?
I think that there are many aspects to the relationship between humans and animals. But briefly, humans appear to have always been fascinated by them from the time of cave paintings and before. People sometimes want them to be more human, and humans sometimes want to be more like animals. It’s an interesting area. Any abuse of animals is the same as abuse of men, women or children.

How do you feel about people who wear fur?
I’m against it.

We hear you are a regular customer at Beyond Skin, a shoe company that doesn’t use animal products. Do you think it’s important that people look for non-animal alternatives for clothing?
Yes, it is important.

And do you have any recommendations for where people can get animal-friendly clothes and accessories?
Vegetarian Shoes in Brighton springs to mind.