How's life in Ben Dover's world at
the moment?
Still keeping very busy right now. Finally
getting a bit more mainstream stuff coming in. I’ve just
started shooting a comedy ‘mockumentry’ called ‘On the
Ropes’ which will hopefully lead on to other things, and of
course all the promotion for the World Cup project is very
exciting.
So, how has the new single been
received so far?
Well good and bad, as is to be expected I
suppose. I’m pleased with it because at least we did an
original song. Most of the other more high profile records
have been covers of old songs, so I’m quite pleased we took
that route. There was always going to be the musical snobs
who were going to hate it on principal, but we’ve had some
really positive reviews as well. It was supposed to be a bit
of cheesy 80’s singalong fun, and i think we definitely
achieved that. There was no point in trying to be ‘credible’
when we first thought of doing it. Everyone always goes on
about the ‘World in Motion’ world cup record being the best
ever, but they only say that because it was done by New
Order who for some reason are thought of as a serious
credible band. If that record had been done by someone like
Black Lace, everyone would have said it was shit! I mean
John Barnes rapping? Puhleese!
How do you think people will react
to the video for your single?
Well of course the video was always going
to be our USP for this project! Can’t think why!! The
reaction has been great which isn’t surprising considering
the gorgeous girls who are in it. It’s a good old singalong
football song with some hot chicks in the video. What else
do you need?
How does it feel to be
experiencing different career paths; the latest being music?
Well it was great to be back in the studio
after so many years. The biggest surprise was how much the
recording technology has changed since the days when I was a
full time musician. It’s definitely something I'd like to do
more of in the future.
If you had to pick one path: be it
film, music or directing for the rest of your career, which
would you choose?
Film definitely. It’s amazing being on a
TV or film set surrounded by all these incredibly talented
people.
Having starred in and directed so
many adult films, can you name a favourite?
Forbidden Desires, a film I made for
Private.
Tell me what it
really takes to become a
brilliant adult film actor or actress?
Confidence in yourself, and a solid ego!
You seem to have a real cheeky
charm, does that work to your advantage with the industries
you work in?
Yes I think people acknowledge that
confidence in oneself is an advantage in any branch of show
business.
If you were able to star in a film
with any famous actor, who would it be?
Adam Sandler, Jack Black, Keifer
Sutherland.
What film genre is your favourite
(apart from adult of course)?
Comedy.
If you could have a Ben Dover
look-a-like, would you send them to parties you didn't fancy
attending?
Well not sure I think if there was any Ben
Dover look-a-like out there the poor chap would probably be
spending most of his time in therapy rather than attending
parties on my behalf!
After a wild night out, who would
you least like to wake up to the next day?
Katie ‘Jordan’ Price! Ugghh!!
Is there anything you would like
to add?
A big thank you to everyone who’s
supported our World Cup record, and let’s hope England go
out there and show the world how it’s done by bringing the
cup home again!!!