Alexander Skarsgård Interviewed for Germany's GQ

Chatting about Sweden, Music and his Style

Alexander Skarsgård, True Blood's Viking Sheriff Eric Northman, recently sat down with GQ Magazinewhile on a European press tour. Describing himself as a "family type", Alexander shares that he tries to plan his trips home to Sweden when he can go to football (American soccer) games to support his favorite team Hammarby. Surprising some,  Alexander's first passion was actually music. He grew up listening to 70's and 80's punk bands like The Adverts, The Buzzcocks, The Clash and Joy Division. But his favorite "hero" is the singer of  Ebba Grön, a Swedish punk band from the early 80's.

"I still listen to it. Others don't know what to say when they meet Jack Nicholson – for me it's like that when I'm at a concert next to this old punk rocker."

Los Angeles may now be his home, but in support of his home country Alexander tries to wear Swedish brand clothing like Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, Hope, and Whyred. He's a city person but admits that the LA way of life has been an adjustment from his home of Stockholm.

"L. A. is great. I would never complain about the city. The catch is: I grew up in a European city. Where I could call my friend and say, "Hey, we'll meet later in the bar in two minutes". To be spontaneous in LA? Forget it. There you will see more and more cars than people. I am a walker. I love to run. I do not want to have to get into a car to buy a liter of milk."

The full interview (translated into English) can be found here, and for our lovely German readers the original article can be found here. Let us know what you think in the comment section below! Source: http://askarsgard.com - Alexander in GQ Magazine Germany (Photo Source: GQ Magazine)

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