Huge THANK YOU to Borzaya for all the work you put into the documentary translation, and another huge THANK YOU to Eli for the television interview translation!!! Really enjoyed watching that interview (the whole "relationship mystery" business has officially become comical
), but I really wish someone would tell Max that he needs to stop interrupting and talking over half of what Tanya says. I know he's a talker, and I guess we've heard before that Tanya is fine with Max doing most of the talking in interviews (is that correct???), but he really reaches the point of being rude much of the time. And you all know how much I LOOOOVE Maxim Trankov
......but geez, Max.....let the girl talk!!!
Very early one sunny morning in a hotel in a obscure city in greater Russia.
V Wow, look at that sunlight. It’s so strong, it’s a wonder it doesn’t break the window pane!
T I can’t see anything.
V Well, you’ve got the pillow over your face….!
T mmmm…
V And that’s not all you’ve got.
T Uh oh…. Did I hog the covers again?
V You did.
T I just can’t help it…. I’m a big guy. But I’m very nice big guy and I don’t want my sweet little bird to be cold. I’m going to try to reform.
V Are you awake now?
T Mostly.
V Can I ask you something? [Pause.] I’m an important part of this “skating family” right?
T No argument there…(and very funny with the ‘skating family’ bit. Don’t think I don’t notice…)
V And I have my own thoughts and opinions on things, correct?
T Of course, mon petite chou – that means “my little cabbage” in French. .
V I know what it means. C’mon. I’m serious here, MM.
T You’re so cute when you call me “My Max.”
V No, the new MM means something else….“motor-mouth.”
T Oh….Hmmm…. Are you trying to tell me something?
V No, just making a suggestion.
T Okay, hit me baby.
V I love the way you handle the reporter’s questions, you’re great, better than any skater I know of – you give the reporters what they want and a little less or a little more, depending on the question, but once in a while, I might have something to say too, right?
T Of course, I know my pretty bird can sing.
V Well, if I want to say something, or add something to what you’ve said, I’m going to give you a special look and you’ll stop talking, and let me speak. Okay? How ‘bout that?
T Sounds good. What’s the signal?
V Well, I haven’t gotten that far yet, but it will probably be a serious look on my face. But don’ worry, you’ll know.
T It’s a deal. I’ll try to zip it, but it’s not going to be easy for Your Max.
V That much I know! But I’m just going on record. I know we are one, but we are also two. You can go back to sleep now.
T No, I’m never going to sleep again, not until my bird says her piece and gets it off her dear, lovely chest. Let’s go have a press conference right now. Just in our blankets!
V You mean in YOUR blankets!
And our two lovebirds get up, shower, and go downstairs to breakfast, holding hands.
