SX National 36 - Diva deathmatch
Natalie Bassingthwaighte
How would you describe your own music?
Electro rock with a touch of campness.
Have you ever asked, "Don’t you know who I am?"
(Laughs) Usually I say "Don’t you know who I think I am?"
Have you ever dated one of your backing dancers?
No I haven’t! I’m seeing someone at the moment but it’s secret… so, no comment.
Have you ever snapped at a member of the media?
No – well, maybe behind the scenes. I found generally, when I was overseas, it was more the general public like I would turn around and they would have a video camera about a metre away from me just filming my conversation. I turned around and looked at this lady and went ‘oh my god’ and then she quickly ducked away… Nothing really happened, I just felt really uncomfortable – I thought I’d be a bit embarrassed if I asked her and she said ‘But I wasn’t filming you!’
Have you ever lip-sync’d?
Umm… only in my own lounge room.
What’s on your list of backstage demands?
Usually I get a bottle of Tia Maria and just little nibblies – I’m pretty cruisy with my backstage demands. I get hot water with lemon, little bits and pieces to nibble on – nothing too solid.
How many pets do you have, and are any of them lap-sized?
I’ve got none!
Your house is on fire: what do you rescue first?
I would try and rescue anything with my memories – so any photos that I had, probably my laptop and my video camera. And anything that I’d had since I was little.
How many pieces of jewellery are you wearing right now? And were any of those pieces given to you by a designer?
Three! And yes, the ring that I’m wearing is from the Australian Diamond Company – it’s a twinkly ring with lots of diamonds in it.
Are any of your family members employed in your management team?
No.
Who’s your biggest celebrity friend?
My biggest celebrity friend… (Pauses) I don’t know! Just say Alan Fletcher (Dr Karl), coz that’ll make him laugh!
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