If you got to watch some of his TV appearances or got to listen to his radio interviews, you’d know he is a people person. He’s the type who will ask you how you are. Those lucky-to-get-to-sing-to-BB D Kapuso singers who gave him a tribute during his guesting in Sis caught Archie’s amazement he had to ask them, all of them, “how long have you been singing?”, and was just astounded when he found out they’ve been singing for quite a while. He even felt “stupid” (his own word) being there because he thought they were better than him! Oh man, that humility. One of them was his number one fan (I actually think there are a lot of people who think they are Archie’s number one fan… so I’ll just say I am number two! At least I am the only one! Haha!). He was stoned in Archie’s presence, then Archie said, “We should take a picture!” Such a genuine appreciation and interest in and for people makes him all the more charming and endearing. It’s not so hard to love David Archuleta.
He never regarded himself as famous; he always says he just wants to sing. He loves music – consider these diverse choices, such as David Cook, Natasha Bedingfield, and Sara Bareilles! – and shares it. That actually got me thinking that he can actually be a music promoter or publicist on the side. It’s just so natural for him.
My high regard (call it love, maybe? LOL) for him inspired me to dare myself to do something on the eve of their concert day. Magic 89.9 called for listeners and fans to txt questions for both Davids or post these in Facebook for the David and David Fan Conference. I couldn’t really cook up a question for Archie (and also for Cookie) at the time (mental block due to fangirl craziness?), then suddenly a light bulb switched on in me,