While his latest single Who Gave You Permission? drops into the charts, Aussie singer Greg Gould answers some candid everyday questions …
Photograph: Jeff Andersen Jr
The state of my hair is …
Always the same! I used to be a hairdresser and I’ve had every style you can imagine from bleach blonde to Justin Bieber fringe! I like it simple now with no colour. I don’t have any greys yet, but I don’t mind the salt-and-pepper look.
The state of my heart is …
Full and excited about my first-ever original album which is coming out. I’m bursting with pride. I’m also engaged to the love of my life, so my heart is in good hands.
The state of my undies drawer is …
A lucky dip! I like all types of underwear from briefs to boxers, jockstraps and beyond.
The best accessory I ever bought was …
My favourite gold and black sequin jacket for the stage. I bought it for the Symphony Dance Anthems Orchestrated show which I’ve been lucky enough to tour with.
The best thing about recording music is …
It’s where I get to be my most creative and have control. Being on stage is amazing and there’s nothing quite like the connection with an audience, but I feel at home in the studio. I have full control and can see my vision come to life with every detail, like a piece of art.
Greg’s latest single is titled Who Gave You Permission?
The worst thing about recording music is …
With today’s technology, people with very little vocal talent can be produced, auto-tuned and manipulated to sound amazing. Each to their own, but I’m a vocalist first and foremost. Sure, people can polish it up, but I want to hear a real singer.
The most famous person I’ve met is …
Geri Halliwell and Dawn French when I did Australia’s Got Talent. They were both so beautiful to me on and off camera. I’ll never forget the grand final when Geri could hear me warming up. She said to her publicist, “Is that Greg I can hear? Can you please tell him a big ‘good luck’ from me!” She’s a genuine sweetheart!
Back in high school, I was …
Bullied and very badly. It started in primary school and continued into high school. As a result, I craved attention no matter how I got it. I had hardly any real friends and became a bit of a class clown. I was always in the principal’s office! My music video for The Boy Is Mine depicts my life as a kid being bullied. It stars the amazing Lynne McGranger (Home and Away).
Greg recently recorded Love It All Out with Filipino singer Morissette
If you want to make my blood boil, start talking about …
Sports and politics. I’m not one to get very heated and I tend to tune out. It’s a case of you’ve lost me! It’s pop culture for the win!
If I could have one superpower it would be …
To fly! Since I was a little kid, I’ve had vivid dreams that I could fly. I still have them as an adult.
People don’t know that I once …
I almost died in a flash flood. My car ended up in a river and I had to swim to safety. Fun times!
My autobiography would be called …
Too Sincere to Be a Rockstar.
When alone in my car I …
Listen to music and sing like I’m performing at the Grammys. I’m Beyoncé, never Michelle!
I’m shit scared of …
Heights! But I also am a thrill seeker!
I feel sad when …
People are unkind or not genuine.
My best on-stage stuff up was …
When my mic wasn’t working at the Mardi Gras party, I had to lip-sync for my life! It was the one, and only, time and not by choice. Hopefully never again!
My favourite all-time television character is …
Karen from Will & Grace.
Greg’s new show with Sarah C is a tribute to the music of George Michael and Whitney Houston
My secret food indulgence is …
Ice Cream!
The song I can never get out of my head is …
The Final Countdown by Europe.
The song that makes me smile and want to dance is …
Over The Rainbow by Judy Garland and Crazy in Love by Beyoncé will get me on the dance floor any day of the week!
My straight mates are …
Supportive and wonderful.
Greg’s new single Who Gave You Permission? is out now on Spotify & iTunes
Follow Greg on Instagram @greggouldmusic
