![]() ![]() He is the smartest dog I have ever known. His name is Leo, and he is a 3-year-old long-coat German Shepherd. He is the son of one of the 2016 world champions in Germany. German Shepherds tend to bond with one person, and a male that bonded with me is my favorite. I love traveling and feel very lucky to have been able to travel to 11 different countries.Įlias: Yes, we have German shepherds. You know, I pretty much love any place I go. London was really nice, I love their lifestyle! I enjoy getting to see cultures other than my own and observe how other people live. But I also loved France, mainly because I got to eat my dessert first. Zion: Taiwan, because everyone was so nice there. France gave me a great feeling that I will never forget. The people were as sweet as the pastries and crepes they sold. ![]() If I could buy a house anywhere in the whole entire world, it would be in Paris, France. France is probably the best country I’ve ever been to. I’m not a big fan of chocolate, but that Turkish delight was so good that it made me change my opinion. There was also this thing in English convenience stores called Fry’s Turkish delight, and it’s a rose-flavored Turkish delight covered in milk chocolate. England was great, too, and their tea was great. PPM: What have been your favorite places to travel so far and why?Įlias: Taiwan is great, because everybody is so kind. There were thousands and thousands of people there, and it took all day, but it was worth it. Zion: We just thought it would be fun to audition, so we went to Orlando to try out. So, we auditioned, and it was so exciting when we got to go before the judges and got 4 yes’s! It was a great experience, and I wish we had been able to participate in the Judges’ Cuts, but we had a prior commitment in Germany during that time. Why?Įlias: We just saw the show and thought it would be cool if we auditioned. PPM: Why did you decide to apply to America’s Got Talent and what was the process like for you? I have read that you withdrew from the Judge Cut competition. Zion: None really, but if I had to pick one, probably live interviews, because you never know what they might ask you! PPM: What makes you more nervous: performing on stage or giving live interviews, if at all?Įlias: I never get nervous. My brother and I spent hours performing on a street piano across from the Eiffel Tower entertaining people. We’ve had some great experiences with the patients who have gotten up to dance or taken part in making music, and those are really special memories. Zion: Carnegie Hall, America’ s Got Talent, and the Ellen Show’s Studio were all really special to me. All of the venues I’ve played are great, and I feel honored to have performed in 11 different countries. The Pasadena Civic Auditorium, where we filmed the audition for America’s Got Talent, was really special, it felt great to perform for the judges and felt amazing when the audience leapt to their feet. At the historic Balboa Theater, I also received a standing ovation, and it was sold-out, but I loved the Balboa Theatre because I got to see my name in lights. The Segerstrom Center was great because it was a sold-out concert, and I received a standing ovation. So, that amazing night is sort of encapsulated in that one picture that is now in a bestselling book, and that’s really special to me. It turned out the picture he took of me right after performing at Carnegie Hall was popular on his blog, and he put it in his NY Times #1 bestselling book last year, Humans Of New York: Stories, page 363. We didn’t even know who he was and had never heard of the blog, but my Mom said yes. I was so proud and excited that when I was done, I went in the streets of New York City telling everyone I saw that I had just played at Carnegie Hall!!! I happened to bump right into Brandon Stanton (MGBH) from the Humans of New York blog, and he asked if he could take my picture. The first time I performed at Carnegie Hall was really special, because it was my first big venue. Every time I’ve performed at Carnegie Hall was great. ![]() PPM: What have been your favorite recital venues so far? Do you have any interesting stories to share about them?Įlias: There was something amazing about every venue I have performed at. I was so proud and excited that when I was done, I went in the streets of New York City telling everyone I saw that I had just played at Carnegie Hall!!! PPM: Do you play piano every day? If so, how much?Įlias&Zion: We don’t have a schedule, but I play every day.Įlias: The first time I performed at Carnegie Hall was really special, because it was my first big venue. ![]()
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