Comedian Cameron James from Broken Records answers some candid everyday questions …
The state of my hair is …
In a transitional phase. For years I had it short, but I started growing it out and got compliments. I’m letting it get a longer, but right now it’s at ‘newly divorced dad’ length.
The state of my heart is …
In a state of…Well, I just took my dog to the beach, and she doggy paddled for the first time, and I started crying. I yelled, “You’re the best fucking dog!” So, you tell me!
The best accessory I ever bought was …
My Kindle. I love that it has no cover, and no one knows what I’m reading in public. I can finally read the pulpy, immature books I want, like Stephen King and Elmore Leonard. But if anyone asks, I’m reading something highbrow, like a science book!
The state of my undies drawer is …
Not the problem. My t-shirt draw is a nightmare! Everything is chucked in with no folding or rolling and every tee looks like a scrunched-up rag. I need to do something about it. And yet, I won’t.
Cameron James
The most famous person I’ve met is …
Russell Crowe at a gig. The Gladiator – and I felt like I was in the colosseum. He was sitting in the third row, watching me do my comedy and didn’t smile or laugh much. But he gave me a thumbs up at the end.
Back in high school, I was …
The guy who played in ten different bands. I also discovered music years after it was cool. I got into Nirvana in 2004 and in year twelve I was like, “Woah! Have you heard of The Beatles?”
The best thing about stand-up comedy is …
Being in the present and getting out of my head. Being on stage is a place that forces me into the moment, and I love it for that.
The worst thing about stand-up comedy is …
The hours. Sometimes on a Tuesday night I have to go to a gig, and I can’t believe I don’t get to lie on the lounge with my wife and watch The White Lotus.
Guitars …
Changed my life. I know it sounds cheesy, but I was a hyper kid and learning to play music was the first time I focused on something. To this day, just holding one relaxes me.
I feel sad when …
I hear a cover version of Neil Young’s After the Gold Rush by Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. I don’t even know what it’s about, but it’s sad as hell.
I’m shit scared of …
Deep sea creatures. The fact that there are creatures down there as old as dinosaurs. Disgusting! Anyone who goes scuba diving is a moron. We don’t belong down there!
People don’t know that I once …
Got into an argument with a famous Australian television celebrity. I can’t say who, but if you DM me on Instagram I’ll tell you.
My most embarrassing moment on stage was …
During a Year Five school play where I fell off a chair on stage and everyone laughed. Luckily, it turned out being laughed at is my kink – so I started doing comedy.
Cameron James
If you want to make my blood boil, start talking about …
Rude people. I don’t get angry very often, and when I do it’s always a surprise to me. It’s usually when I’m around arrogant people. I make it my mission to burst their bubble.
My secret food indulgence is …
Vegemite! I’m a Vegemite fiend.
My favourite all-time television character is …
Any of the charming dirtbag characters played by Walton Goggins, such as Boyd from Justified or Baby Billy from The Righteous Gemstones.
The song that makes me smile and want to dance is …
What A Fool Believes, by the Doobie Brothers.
The song I can never get out of my head is …
Sledgehammer, by Peter Gabriel.
My gay mates are …
The ones who complimented me when I started growing my hair out.
Cameron James show Broken Records is part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
For more visit: comedyfestival.com.au
Follow Cameron on Instagram @iamcameronjames
