You walk off the plane in Rio, and your blood temperature goes up. The feel of the wind on your face, the water on your skin, the taste of the food, the music, the sexuality; Brazilians are very comfortable in their sexuality.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The Brazilians are amazing in their nature. You cannot describe it; you must feel that warmth when you're around them to understand.
Rio's a beautiful city, a vibrant place, special place.
I'm like any Brazilian: I like to go out and enjoy myself.
Brazil is not what you see but what you feel. Once you spend time here - a week, two weeks - you get in the vibe. It's really intoxicating.
My connection with Brazil is so abstract. My blood and my way of thinking is Brazilian, but that's it. I don't tend to go back to the past, and although I have an apartment there, I rarely visit. When I move, I really move.
No one knows anything about the fashion industry in Brazil. They don't care what you do. They just want the beach and the sun and the fun. I feel the freest and the happiest there.
My mother is a proud Brazilian. I love visiting my family in Rio; the city and its people are so vibrant and amazing.
I went to Brazil in 2010 and pretty much did songs about that trip. I was there just to hang out, chill with the people, and feel the vibe. It was great - tons of great women, great skin, good beaches. Can't complain; the food is great.
People don't really go to museums in Rio. I shouldn't say it's not sophisticated, but, you know, they go to the beach.
Every time I drive into Rio from the airport, I see the city for the first time and think how strange it is.