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Produced by Toy Factory, audiences can expect an energetic performance by a cast of seven talented young men (top pic)- including Lee Yu-Wen as well as a Singapore Idol finalist and Channel U's Next Big Thing finalist - belting out a range of songs from the 60s to present, from Pop to Disco to R & B.

The 25-year-old national bowler, who won a gold medal at the Asian Games in 2002, shares what inspires him and more.

æ: What's your "look"?
Yu-Wen: I guess I've the sporty look =)

æ: What are you currently occupied with?
Yu-Wen: Basically, I've been occupied with lots of rehearsals for Spring Singing which starts on Friday, Jan 14.

æ: What inspires you?
Yu-Wen: Encouragement from family and friends.

æ: What is your earliest childhood memory?
Yu-Wen: Gone missing in a shopping center.

æ: What is the achievement you are most proud of?
Yu-Wen: Winning a gold medal (in bowling) for Singapore at the Asian Games in 2002!

æ: If you could do it all over again, what would you change?
Yu-Wen: I would love to go back to school and study harder.

æ: How do you spend your Sundays?
Yu-Wen: Love to relax myself in a mahjong room.

æ: Tell us one of your fantasies?
Yu-Wen: To be the best in bowling and singing, not just in Singapore but Asia.

æ: What about yourself would you like to change the most?
Yu-Wen: My height to be at least 175cm� as I am only 168cm.

æ: What was the most important thing that happened to you in the last 12 months?
Yu-Wen: Getting back in peak form in my sporting career.

æ: What do you think is important in a relationship?
Yu-Wen: Trust, communication and understanding.

æ: What turns you on?
Yu-Wen: Great music with great lyrics.

æ: What is your vision for the gay community?
Yu-Wen: For the gay community to bring in more PINK dollars and further boost the country's economy.

æ: Who would your dream date be if you were straight (if you are gay), or gay (if you are straight) for a day?
Yu-Wen: If I was a straight guy I would date Zhang Min� she's an old time Hong Kong actress with very sharp features.

æ: Tell us something even your mother doesn't know.
Yu-Wen: She doesn't know that I spent about 10k on the modification of my first car.

Spring Singing
Director: Jeremiah Choy
Music Director: Elaine Chan
Cast: Hatta Said, John Chia, Lee Yu-Wen, Luke Kwek, Ridz, Mohd Haizad and Zachary Goh
Date/ Time: 14-16 Jan, 19-22 Jan 2005/ 8pm
Matinee Shows on 15, 16, 22 Jan 2005, 3pm
Duration: 75 minutes
Venue: AGF Theatre, Alliance Francaise, 1 Sarkies Road, Singapore 258130
(www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg)
Price: $28
Discounts: $26 Students, NS men, Senior Citizens; 20% discount for purchase of 10 tickets and above; 15% for Fridae.com members (mention password: Happy Spring). Prices exclude $1 ticket handling fee.
Book tickets by calling Toy Factory @ 6222 1526 during office hours (Mondays to Fridays, 10am - 6pm) or email toyfactory@pacific.net.sg.