Artūrs Uškāns: “Kiss” Boots & Finding Peace
Artūras Uškāns on “Kiss” Transformation, Sobriety, and Solitude
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Updated December 17, 2025, at 04:10:41 AM PST
Physical Challenges of the Stage Persona
Musician artūras Uškāns revealed the physical discomfort involved in portraying Paul Stanley of the rock band “Kiss.” He described the initial experience of wearing high-heeled boots as creating an unnatural and uncomfortable leg angle, hindering movement. Adding to the difficulty, Uškāns, a daily glasses wearer, found inserting the required contact lenses a complex process that occasionally disrupted the work of the makeup artists.
Embracing Sobriety and Creative Focus
Since April, Uškāns has abstained from alcohol, stating he found the “bohemian lifestyle” no longer fulfilling.He believes that intoxicants are a drain on time and lead to subsequent problems, and now prefers non-alcoholic beverages like mojitos during celebrations, dedicating his everyday life to creative pursuits.
Prioritizing solitude and Creative Work
Uškāns has lived in an apartment on Tērbatas street in Riga for the past ten years and values the solitude it provides. He emphasizes that this lifestyle fosters productivity,allowing him to compose music or write poetry undisturbed at any time.He currently feels uninclined to pursue new romantic relationships.
on Relationships
Uškāns acknowledged that relationships require significant effort, stating, “Relationships, it’s a lot of work. I’m lazy about it for now.” He expressed skepticism about investing the energy needed for a new relationship, given his current focus on creative endeavors.