Hamilton’s John Laurens, Tainga Savage, answers some candid everyday questions …
The state of my hair right now is …
Curly, high-pony and tickling my face.
The state of my heart right now is …
Tender, but kicking strong.
The best accessory I ever bought was …
A Wakandan Kimoyo Beaded bracelet.
The most famous person I’ve met is …
Definitely Lin-Manuel Miranda (creator of Hamilton). He’s a legend, icon and genius.
Tainga Savage
Back in high school, I was …
Always dancing, humming a tune or tapping my feet and hands. I always left assignments until the night before and had too much fun in class.
The best thing about being in Hamilton is …
Sharing the stage with such beautiful, world-class performers.
The worst thing about being in Hamilton is …
How much you don’t get to see your family. It’s hard to be away for so long.
When alone in my car I …
Blast my favourite hyper fixation song and album, while absolutely vibing out.
People don’t know that I once …
Performed in ‘Girl Power’ – a Nineties Britpop tribute show.
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If you want to make my blood boil, start talking about …
People who block the entrances and exits of escalators. They make me wanna scream!
I feel sad when …
I’m not moving. That includes toward my goals or not exercising and dancing. I just have to move!
The last time I laughed hysterically was …
Three nights ago, watching The Emperor’s New Groove. What an absolute classic.
If I could have one superpower it would be …
Flight! I’ve always dreamed and still dream that I can fly.
I’m shit scared of …
Bugs. At the moment I’m very jumpy around them.
My autobiography would be titled …
Always on the move!
My secret food indulgence is …
Hazelnut Chocolate. Oh boy, do I love that!
The song that makes me smile and want to dance is …
Any song from the album An Evening With Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson Paak).
My favourite all-time TV character is …
Taskmaster (Avengers cartoon), but even more if he was a hero.
The song I can never get out of my head is …
Any Hamilton song. They are just constantly looping within my brain.
My gay mates are …
Absolute icons!
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