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When is your birthday?17th October
Do you have a fanmail address?[email protected]I also have a mailing list that you can find on my profile if you would like to join it.
What do you do when you are not performing to relax?I like to laugh a lot. My favourite way to spend my relaxation time is to watch a comedy show or a funny movie, or spend time with someone that I can laugh with. If I'm alone I like to walk along the beach as the sun rises, read a great book or exercise (dance or yoga and pilates). Most of all I like to spend quiet time with someone special.
I have often wondered where other artists draw their inspiration. Who or what is your muse? Why? I find that a lot of the time I have little choice about what comes out when I'm writing. I can often start with something in mind but once I'm in the creative space, something completely different to that comes out. I love to write about my own life experiences and things that I feel really passionate about. If I write about something that means a lot to me or something I have been through then hopefully other people will be able to make a connection with that too. Love seems to be a common theme in most of my songs!
I'm also inspired by other song writers. I love Sarah MacLachlan, Jem, Suzanne Vega, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Travis, Dean Ranel and many other writers, the list could go on and on.
Do you have any pets?Not at the moment but I love animals. I have owned dogs in the past and I have very special memories of them. They are always happy, they love unconditionally and they are very content with their lives. I'm thinking about getting a bird soon.
What is your favourite food?I love Thai food and Italian. I also have a very sweet tooth and can rarely say no to chocolate.
Where do you think you are in terms of your career goals?It's important to set goals and make them the best that you can dream them to be. Your goals have to excite and motivate you. But once you've set them, you have to accept where you are now and be grateful for how far you've come. You need to stay positive and not pine for what you don't have yet. You have to find a place within yourself where you feel like the goal has already been achieved.
So in answer to your question, I recognise how far I've come and I have determination to never give up. More than anything though, I love living this life where every day is another day closer to achieving my dreams.
Are you as famous as you wish to be or think you are?As I think I am? he he...
Fame isn't my motivation in all of this. I'm not really excited about the thought of paparazzi snapping shots of me about to take a mouthful of food while I'm sitting at a restaurant! I would prefer that never happens to me. This whole music career dream is more about wanting to achieve all that is possible for me in this world.
How would you compare yourself to who you think you should (or want to) be?I think it's important not to compare yourself to anyone. There are certainly people who I would consider to be good role models for me and I use them for inspiration. But if you spend too much time comparing yourself to others, you're really doomed to failure. I respect so many other artists and appreciate their unique, amazing talents. When I was a teenager, I was so discouraged by the beautiful, incredible singers that were out there because I thought that I could never match up to what they were. But then one day I realised that it doesn't matter about anyone else. You have to see the value in your own gifts and realise that everyone has something to give, no matter who you are. All you can do is be the best you can be.
As an artist, people like to know who I am like so they can get an idea of the kind of music I do. Vocally, I'm often compared to Olivia Newton-John and Tina Arena. My music is quite atmospheric. Sade, Seal, Dido, Jem are all artists that I could be compared to...
What are you passionate about?I'm very passionate about children. They are such precious, pure spirits and we have a duty to be as kind to them and respectful of them as we can possibly be. "Ricky" on my album Sanctity is written as something for parents to think about.
I'm also passionate about living a meaningful and peaceful life and being all that I can possibly be. Love and honesty are very important to me too. I also love the freedom of living the life I choose to live and I respect the way others live their lives too.
One of my favourite sayings is "Be the change that you want to see in the world."
Which do you prefer, studio recording or live gig?I love the studio because it's the time when you hear the rewards of all the hours of creation and recording. It can be pretty hard work and takes a lot of focus and discipline. It's completely different to the live situation but the whole reason I started this recording journey was so that I could perform my songs live. That is where the most amazing feelings of all happen - when you're feeling the energy in a room where everyone is right there with you.
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