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[Ava]

Rove Radio interview 13/4/04

Thanks to Sam!

R: Rove
P: Pete
C: Corinne
G: GUY!
R: He hit number one faster than any artist, but today those angels have been replaced by a major international telecommunications company, as he joins us on the line from Singapore its Guy Sebastian!
G: how you going guys
R,C,P: Hey Guy
G: Congratulations on the new show
R,C: Oh thankyou/Thankyou very much!
R: and congratulations to you for everything you're doing, the success of the single and the second
single and the album, and World Idol and now you're in Singapore for the MTV Awards
G: yeah yeah Im presenting a um, the favourite Indian artist with Omar...some Omar girl hehe
C: Omar Sheriffe?
G: (laughs)
R: Favourite Indian artist a hotly contested category
G: yeah yeah so it should be fun
R: Now you've never presented any type of award before are u still nervous?
G: Um...no not really I think I'd be more nervous if I was back home but no one knows me here so I can do anything stupid and it doesn't really matter
C: Thats the good australian attitude to have Guy. now you've had a lot of success Guy do you have a big head to match your big hair?
G: oh absolutely yeah..(laughs)
P: Thats what Shannon Noll's been saying back here mate, just so u know, just a bit of controversy there
R: Guy I gotta ask you coz I know for awhile there as the idol phenomenon was happening and building up
to the big climax you were debating about the afro, and whether to keep it you were a bit over it...and now its such a recognisable part of uis it something that your ever going to be able to change or
get rid of?
G: Yeah I think I might, um, down the line I might shave it off for charity or something
C: Oh thats a good idea
G: yeah I mean, not for the short term,
but u know maybe in a year or so just, yeah that'd be a cool thing
P: and Guy how did u go at World Idol, I mean obviously we know how you went but how did you enjoy it, i seemed to me that maybe after coming off the euphoria of Australian Idol and then going there and the judges all seemed quite harsh over I guess 12 winners
G: yeah....
C: you were ripped off Guy (laughs)
P: I thought you were ripped off too, didu enjoy it?
G: I did enjoy it, I sorta, I wasnt expecting it to be what it was kinda, it was kind of a bit um, disappointing I guess, just..I think it would have been cool if it was like a celebration of all the different idols (pete and corinne:
yeah..) as opposed to you know, getting everyone built up and then drilling them all!! (laughs)
R,C,P: Yes...
G: Like the german guy, when I went back the second time, the german guy went back home and all thepapers were like "Germany's disgraced" and like he was just shattered!
P: Germany have had a bit of disgrace in their past, dont need to worry bout their Idol
G: (laughs)
R: He wasn't declaring war on the worldor anything like that!
C: I think thats the least of their concerns
P: and Kurt really, was it Kurt who looked like the hobbit?
R: Yes it was Kurt
G: yeh yeah it was Kurt
P: Did he really look like one up close?
G: uh (laughing) he did actually (laughs) he was a great dude though he was really cool
P: did he have lil hairy feet?
G: (laughs!!) uh I didnt see that
R: Now Guy, what happened coz u were
meant to meet uh Victoria Posh Spice Beckham weren't you , and it all went horribly wrong.
G: uh (laughs!) Oh i was um, we were sitting through a sound check of Victoria Beckham and um, and she was
just, she was sorta um not singing (laughs)
R,P,C: OH! haha!!
G: and I'd sat through like seven of
these soundchecks and she was going to come and meet us, but I just gota lil over it!! and um went and played keyboard up in my dressing
room, and yeah, my publicist wasnt too happy she wanted to get allthese cool pictures, I think more for herself though and so
P: I dont think I could think of anything worse than sitting through a posh spice soundcheck
G: I know...!! yeah
C: especially 7 of them!
G: I know, but.....but her boob came out
of her dress like 3 times
R,C,P: OH!!!
G: (laughing) that was a bit of a uh (laughs)
R: was Janet Jackson in the room at the time taking notes
G: (laughs)
R: who knows
C: Now we know why you sat through all seven rehearsals
G: (cracks up..damn his laugh is gorgeous!!)
R: Well Guy congratulations on all your success so far
(G: oh thankyou
R: and your new single AINIY
is going very well and especially coz this is one that you
wrote, this is one of your original songs isnt it?
G: Yeah, i think it means a whole lot
more to me now, I think, I was proud of Angels and everything and it was u know, it was um, but I'd get told stuff, like its sold this much and it here in the charts, and it would sort of all go over my head, but because I feel more of a big part of this song, its more um yeah it kinda means much more to me.
P: Guy r you sick of the Angels taking
you everywhere mate?
G: (laughs) well I've got to do some Id's over here and they're sooo cheesy, the Asian id's are soo, they're like *puts on cutest lil asian voice* "Hi, I'm Guy Sebastian and angels brought me here to you Thailand!!" (laughs)
R,C,P: (cracking up)
G: so its just terrible

R: Well Guy all the best for the rest of your career I'm sure it will be very long and fruitful, and best of luck with the Mtv Awards as well
G: I think I'll see you next tuesday so, I think I'm on Rove so
R: Oh looking forward to that
C: If u play your cards right sunshine..
(guy laughs)
R: well thankyou very much Guy Sebastian!
G: No worries guys, have a good day
P: Bye Guy
G: Cya!

[Ava]

SHANNON NOLL
NW 16 FEB

With all the interviews, shoots and live shows you've done with Idol,do you feel like you're an old hand now?
I'd say i've done a fair apprenticeship-I don't know about an old hand,though.Hopefully,one day I can say that.

Have you started making rock star demands yet?
Not at all.I'm definitley not asking for only blue M&M's on my rider.I've heaqrd stories like thast and theough "Oh,the tossers." But if they decide to put lobster on there...I'll eat it !

Will the family be able to travel with you once you start your own tour to promote your album That's what I'm Talking About?
We're talking about trying to find a mobile home company and doing abit of promotion so I can take one on tour

We've noticed you have afew love songs on the album-have you tried any of them on fiancee Rochelle yet?
No,I haven't

Do you have any favourite songs on the album?
I like all of the songs on it,you know,but I love three or four of them.Learn to fly - I love that one.The lyrics,You'll be stronger for each day that you cry and then you'll learn to fly...That's a time of my life where I have been for a couple of years.Because I've had my fair share of getting upset talking about losing Dad and I feel like I'm flying now.Without sounding cheesy,things are just going in a really great direction for me now.And I'm stoked

Now the album is out.do you have a standing bet with Idol winner Guy Sebastian over whose album will sell the most?
Nah,not really.We're just two artists at BMG now.We both got a great head start with the show,but I'm not really into trying to beat him.He won the show-so he's obviously got the bigger fan base.I'm just hoping it goes well

You've got a pretty solid fan base yourself.How does it feel to be a teen pin-up?
It freaks me out a bit! But if they've got a photo of me up on their wall they're probably just kids,you know.

Did you have any posters on your wall when you were growing up?
Oh yeah,and I was always getting in trouble because every time I'd rip them off I'd take the paint off as well!But mine were just posters of motorbikes and stuff like that

[Elle]

[glow=red,2,300]Shannon's Lie Detector Interview[/glow]

Shannon had this Radio Interview on B105 with interviewers Jamie, Penny and Ian. Shannon was the first interviewed, out of Shannon and Guy.

DATE: This occurred during the week before the announcement of the winner of Australian Idol 2003

Any words that could not be clearly understood have been left out, but most of it is HERE. I may have mixed up the 2 male voices of Ian and Jamie sometimes when they were asking questions - but you will be getting most of the interview fairly accurately.

E N J O Y !

Penny: Shannon, hello, how are you, nice to meet you. Shannon, Jamie, this is Ian..

Shannon: G’day mate

Penny: Can you believe you got like a police escort?

Shannon: I know, I wanted to flog one of the policeman’s bikes in Adelaide, I said “I’ll swap ya”. You can jump in here, no one would know.

Penny: Put a helmut on and no one would know.

Shannon: Yeah I know, that’s the go.


Penny, My god, it’s so bizarre meeting you in person.

Shannon: Yeah, that’s me. (speaks softly – cannot understand what is said clearly here)

Penny: It’s funny I’ll be really honest with you we’ve sat and pulled apart and critiqued your performance and everyone’s performance on the show every week. And some weeks you’re my favourite, you’re Jamie’s favourite at the moment.

Shannon: yep, yep.

Jamie: Every week you’re my favourite:

Shannon: You are Jamie, you’re the king mate:


Penny: Oh nooooooooooo.

Ian; You’ll get on.

Penny: But how do you deal with that? Knowing that everyone in Australia, because this is the biggest thing ever,

Shannon: yeah………

Penny: …….has got an opinion on Shannon Noll?

Shannon: I don’t know mate, when you’re in that situation, um, I don’t take it too seriously.

Jamie: How’s it been at Condobolin?

Shannon: Oh mate it’s going off back there, absolutely, they’re going bananas, there’s Shannon biscuits and everything.

Jamie: Shannon biscuits at Condobolin mate?

Shannon: They said the other day they’re going to give me the keys to Shannonville, the Shannon River.


Jamie: I must say I was really cheesed with that Cosima withdrawal and with you going into the final and all.

Shannon: Mate I was too, I was a bit disappointed with how that went.


Jamie: Well, what was the voting, why did they close the phones, was there a second coming on the grassy noll, that whole thing?.

Penny: Well why didn’t she say anything beforehand?

Shannon: Well that’s what I didn’t understand. I just thought it would have been better if she was just going to pull out to have announced it and her pulled out . – that way, I think they were worried about if it went that way that people would be peeved

Jamie: Well peeved, I was at home. my family was like beside themselves. We were waiting for the phone bill to come in so I could copy it send it and get our money back. (Everyone laughs) How’s that for a refund? You photostat it, you fold it, you post it, and you get your 40 cents back.

Shannon: I think they all deserve to know if their votes mattered for it, you know? If they got their firsts through, but they won’t tell us that.


Penny: I sat there and I looked at your face, and you so didn’t know beforehand, like you were just stunned.

Jamie: He’s got the same look on his face now what do you mean?

Penny: Roars laughing – “Right”<br>
Ian: That’s the Condobolin, like the rabbit on the road in the headlights.

Shannon: The stunned rabbit look.

Jamie: That is Condobolin.

Ian: Is it going to be a normal life after this for you?

Shannon: I don’t know. I was just hoping with this competition I’d get far enough , like to the 40 was my first goal so I could see it on TV. And then maybe have something like a, I don’t know, a musical and get work that way?


Penny: A musical?

Shannon: Yeah I’ve always thought about musicals – I wouldn’t mind doing a musical

Jamie: Oh I hate musicals mate

Penny: No But Look what it did for Hugh Jackman.

Shannon: Yeah that’s what I mean.

Penny: Like he’s amazing.

Jamie: Yeah he’s leaping around on stage as a gay guy. Do you want to do that?

Shannon: No, I’ll give that a miss. Not that there’s anything wrong with that of course. (everyone laughs)


Ian: No nothing wrong with that. Ah Skippy. (everyone laughs again)

Ian: So have you come to play today?

Shannon: Um yeah, I’m going to have a crack at things mate for sure


Ian: A good country bloke from Condobolin, so you’re up for anything at all?

Shannon: Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuh (hesitates) yeah ?


Ian: Well when you come to play with the B105 morning crew you’ve got to be ready for anything.

Shannon: Yeah righto bring it on, what have we got?


Jamie: We’re giving you a lie detector mate

Shannon: Oh alrighto cool


Jamie: Have you ever been on a lie detector?

Shannon: No

Jamie: This is a serious lie detector. This is the one that they use for evidence in court.

Shannon: It’s a proper lie detector, you’re not mucking around, you’ve got all the gear in here and all.


Jamie: This is in the pub in Condobolin mate, this is a lie detector.

Shannon: That’s a lie detector, I just thought it was here in case, I didn’t know why it was here, to pull my arms off or something.


Ian: All you have to do is breathe normally, and yes, or no answers.

Shannon: There’s no voltage hooked up to this is there like zzzzzzzzzzzzzit?


Ian: Ok lie detector guy, hook him up, do your stuff, when we come back, on the lie detector, from Australian Idol, Shannon Noll. On B 105

ANNOUNCEMENT

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR THE FINAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN IDOL, AND FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, CELEBRITIES AGREE TO BE STRAPPED TO THE LIE DETECTOR.

NOW, AUSTRALIAN IDOL FINALIST, SHANNON

Ian: Ok a lot of nervous energy in the studio this morning. Here he is, Shannon on the lie detector, all hooked up. Ready to go, test question please Penny.

Penny. Ok Shannon, are you from Condobolin?

Shannon: Yes I am

Jamie: That true, everything’s working. All good so far

Jamie: My first question with you on the lie detector is, Did you think Paulini looked fat in that gold dress she had.

Shannon: Mate, I didn’t……..

Ian; Yes or No.

Shannon: Oh. No


Ian: That’s not true.

Penny: Ooooooooh, now we know.

Shannon. Oh that’s so cruel. Yes or no?

Penny, You can’t move.

Penny: Do you really like the judges:

Shannon: Yes

Ian: I’ll give him that one

Do you think Mark Holden is a bit of a joke?

Shannon: Yep.

Ian: That’s true.

Ian: Do you respect what the judges tell you?

Shannon: Can I go a maybe? Sometimes?

Ian: Does it worry you that you never found out the result between you and Cosima?

Shannon: Not any more.

Ian: True.

Penny: Do you think there was someone else in the top 12 that should be in a grand final?

Shannon: Probably.

Ian: Probably true.

Ian: Do you think you will win?

Shannon: Maybe.


Ian: Maybe you will.

Penny: Do you think you should be pashing Paris Hilton instead of Millsy?

Shannon: No.

That’s true

Penny: Did you see any romance amongst the finalists in the house?

Shannon: I don’t know. Probably no romance. A bit of animal sex but no romance. No I’m only joking.


Penny: It works for me really

Penny: It leads to another question. Has Millsy slept with every girl in the house?

Shannon: No.

Ian: That’s true

Shannon: No he did sleep with Guy ) (laughing, obviously joking)


Jamie: I got a question for you Do you think Guy’s hair suits him?

Shannon: Yeah

Ian: Yes he does believe that

Ian: You’re kidding

Penny: Do you think Guy’s more talented than you?

Shannon: Yep.

Ian: Yeah he does.

Penny: Do you think the new single ‘Angels brought me Here’ was written for someone more like Guy and his vocal range?

Shannon: Nuh

Jamie: That’s true, because I think you took that song and you throttled it mate.I reckon they aimed it for Guy, you came out and you nailed it. .

Shannon: Yeah I was stoked with it .

Jamie: Soft falsettoey thing he was doing, it was sh_t.

Shannon: Yeah, that’s what I’m talking about.


Ian: Do you think you’ve been manipulated at all during Australian Idol?

Shannon: By the people who run the show and that?

Ian: By the show, yep.

Shannon: No

Ian: That’s not true.

Shannon: (sings) Do do do do – do do do do.

Penny: Do you get annoyed with people who say that you’re like a karaoke singer?

Shannon: Uuuuum. Yeah

Ian: That’s true

Jamie: Have you secretly had dance lessons?

Shannon: Not at all

Jamie: You know you can tell?

Shannon: I know. That’s why I said no. I didn’t want to set myself up. “Well you shouldn’t have paid them a cent.”

Ian: Oh too good.

Penny: I’ve got one more question. What we see of you on the show, is that the true Shannon?

Shannon: Yes that’s me yeah.

Ian: Yeah, that’s accurate

Jamie to Penny. Have you changed your vote now?

Penny: I’m not going to say

Jamie: Oh come on, look at him, he’s a nice bloke.

Penny: He’s lovely, he’s gorgeous

Jamie: He sings well, he’s down to earth.

Shannon: He can’t sing for cr_p mate

Jamie: And he can’t dance for sh_t

Shannon: I can dance, it’s just the singing and dancing at the same time.

Penny: I told you men can’t do 2 things at once.

Ian: He’s a walking example.

Ian: Well all the best mate, for your future, wherever it takes you, good luck for Wednesday.

Shannon: Thank you very much. Thanks mate. Good on yous guys.

[Elle]

[glow=red,2,300]Guy's Lie Detector Interview
[/glow]

GUY had this Radio Interview on B105 with interviewers Jamie, Penny and Ian.

DATE: During the week before the winner of Australian Idol was announced in 2003.

Shannon was the first interviewed out of Shannon and Guy. Any words not clear have been left out, but I've gotten most of it. I may have mixed up the 2 male voices of Ian and Jamie sometimes when they were asking questions - but you will be getting most of the interview fairly accurately.

Radio Interview on B105 Guy with interviewers Jamie, Penny and Ian (and Paul the lie detector man)

E N J O Y

Penny: I’m a huge Guy fan, and have been from day one

GUY: ‘uh huh’, (almost with a laugh)

Penny: and I just, I thought you were amazing every week

GUY: Oh thank you, thank you for that.

Penny: I just sit there and I cannot believe your talent.

GUY: Thank you (laughs)

Jamie: But, when she met Shannon, she went kind of ‘whoo hooo hooo hooo’<br>
GUY: Oh really?


Jamie: and I’m not sure about a vote now Guy.

GUY: (Really laughs) - He does have that effect


Penny: You’re know you’re all so nice and charming. I kind of, I don’t know what I expected. I think that we watch it every week and we of course………..

Jamie: you might be fooled by television ay? (Guy laughs)

Penny: Yeah I sat there, and we judge you every week.

Guy: Yes

Penny: Do you find that hard to deal with?.

Guy: No no, I’m sort of used to it now. I think everyone’s um, including the media, especially, they’ve all got their own opinions and then they all sort of judge you and they’re trying to find the dirt on you or something, but we’re all pretty boring in the show.


Jamie: Well we’re going to find that out right now as a matter of a fact.

Guy: Oh?

Jamie: because there’s a guy just there

Guy: uh Huh?

Guy: is Paul the ah lie detector guy?

Guy, Ok, (laughing), great.

Jamie: and the lie detector that you see down there is the very lie detector that they use in courts and stuff.

Guy : Oh No, (laughing)


Jamie: Are you ready for this.

Guy: Oh ready? Can you turn that camera off?


All: No. (everyone laughs)

Ian : The lie detector guy is now going to hook you up.

Guy: Ok


Ian to Paul: Lie detector guy, this is the real Guy.

GUY: How did Shannon go (laughing)


Jamie: He was pathetic, I want to tell you Shannon just fell to pieces,

Guy: Yeah?

Jamie: He left in tears.

(Everyone laughs)

Penny: No he didn’t it wasn’t that bad, he went fine.

Ian: Alright Paul, lie detector guy, hook him up. When we come back, facing the B105 lie detector from Australian Idol – Guy Sebastian.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

THE FOLLOWING CONTEST MAY CONTAIN VERY PERSONAL QUESTIONS. IF YOU FIND THIS TOO REEALING OR OFFENSIVE, WE SUGGEST YOU TURN DOWN YOUR RADIO.

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON TO THE FINAL OF AUSTRALIAN IDOL, AND FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, CELEBRITIES AGREE TO BE STRAPPED TO THE LIE DETECTOR.

Now Australia Idol finalist, Guy.


Ian: Now we’re going to do a test run. Is everybody hooked up OK there Paul?

Paul: Yep.

Penny: Ok you’ve got to sit still, just look at us.

Jamie: And the answers need to be yes no answers.

Guy: Sure

Paul: Test question please penny

Penny: Is your surname Sebastian?

Guy: No

Paul: That’s not true.

Penny, Oh, so it is

Guy: Yes I cheated.

Penny: Is the afro real?

Guy: It is real.

Paul: Yes or No

Guy: Yes

Paul: that’s true

Jamie: OK my favourite question. Did you think Paulini looked fat in that dress?

Guy: No

Paul: That’s a lie.

Guy: Oooooooooooooooh, noooooooooooooo. (All laughing in the background) This is teeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrible. I luuuuuuuuuuuuv Paulini.

Penny. Right, OK, um do you think you deserve to be with Paris Hilton more than Millsy?

Guy: (Laughing) No.

Paul: I can’t tell, you’re laughing too much.

Guy (answers straight) No.

Paul. Yeah I’d say that’s true.

Penny: On Millsy did he sleep with everyone in the house?

Guy: No.

Paul: That’s true

Penny: Anyone?

Guy: No.(Everyone laughs). Penny says, “You know (to Guy), ‘your eyes…….. don’t give away anything”. Well, we’ll let that one go…….

Ian: What about have you witnessed any romance happening in the house?

Guy Yes

Paul: It’s True

Penny: Ooooooooooooh, really, Between Who?

Guy: you can’t have a sentence.

Jamie: Millsy and Shannon?

Guy: No (everyone laughs)


Paul: That’s true

Ian: Millsy and Cosima?

Guy: No.

Paul: That's true

Penny” Lauren?

Guy: No.

Paul That's true

Penny: Any girls together?

Guy: No..

Paul: That's true

Ian: This is too hard

Penny, OK we’ll move on.

Ian: Ok a tough question Guy, do you think you’re going to win Australian Idol. ?

Guy: I think I’ve got a 50/50 chance.

Ian: Yes or No

Guy: No

Paul: That’s a lie (everyone laughs).

Guy: Oh, it’s only because I was so worried you know.

Penny, Ok a tough one. Do you think Shannon is the most deserved opponent for you?

Guy: Yes

Paul: That’s true

Penny: Oooooh, Do you think anyone else.in the top 12 that deserves to be in your place?

Guy: Yes

Paul: That’s true

Penny: Wow, you’re gracious.

Ian: Is Mark Holden is a complete tool?

Guy: Yes

Paul: Yeah he believes that. (Everyone roars laughing)

Penny: Oooooooooooooooooohh

Guy: Oh we’re in Brisbane. He won’t, he won’t hear that…..to his face

Penny, Oh you never know. Have you regretted any of your outfits you’ve worn on Australian Idol?

Guy: No

Paul: That’s true

Ian: Did you choose the fur coat?

GUY: Yes.

Paul That’s true

Jamie You seemed uncomfortable with the nose ring at the time

Guy : I did, I pretended to pick my nose – it’s more to let my mum know it wasn’t real - my mum was in the crowd.


Penny: Yes, she was freaking out.

Jamie: She would have popped a ribbon

Penny: Do you think that the single “Angels brought me here” was especially written for you or Paulini

Guy: No

Paul: That’s true

Jamie: You’re so honest.

Penny: I know

Jamie: You’re making me ill you’re that honest. Can’t you lie it up a bit?.

Guy: Alright. (laughs)


Penny: Ok We’ve all read the rumours in the magazines. You know. Are you gay?

Guy: No

Paul That’s true.

Jamie: Oh my Lord what a shame. (much laughter) Did you think he was going to go for you? (referring to Ian, I think)

Jamie: And now you’ve got it in frig_in proof. Now you’ve got something you can use in court.

Guy: That’s right.

Penny: Do you think you have what it takes to be on the world stage with the American and British idol.

Guy: Yeah, Yeah I do

Paul: Yeah he thinks he does

Guy: I don’t know if that’s bigheaded or not. I don’t know what to say

Penny: Do you think you’ve mean manipulated too much by the Australian Idol Producers?

Guy: No.

Paul: That’s an inconclusive

Ian: Ooooooh. .

Jamie: the fur coat (everyone laughs)

Guy: There’s times when you have to do stuff that you’re not always comfortable with, but then there’s other times when you just realise that everything that they’re doing is for you. It’s all good.

Ian: Mate, Did you know that Cosima was going to pull the pin

Guy: No


Paul: That’s true

Penny: Were you disappointed in the way it was handled.

Guy: Um, I was actually, I was quite disappointed. Do you want me to elaborate on that?


Penny: No No.

Jamie: I’ll elaborate for you. I was cheesed right off at home I tell ya.

Guy: I was just cheesed off for Shannon, just ‘cause um….


Jamie: It was his special moment, either he was in or he was out.

Guy: and It was all about Cosima straight away and then there was nothing on Shannon


Jamie: No exactly, he was in the background. They had already announced you going in, and then Cosima withdrew, and that left Shannon in no-man’s land, and nobody getting in on someone pulling out. I was, oh man, the dog knew when to leave at home at my place

Guy: It was bad for the viewers who voted. ‘cause He’s got so many people out there that love him as well. They should, they deserve to know that he got there on his own merits, and I think he’s got there on his own merits.


Jamie: Can I ask you a question. Do you honestly like Shannon?

Guy: I love Shannon

Paul: That’s true

Guy: I really do. I do

Ian. He’s easy to love from what we can see.

Penny: I know, you both are. Are you prepared to do whatever it takes to be a star.

Guy: No.

Paul: That’s not true. (everyone laughs)

Ian: He’s on Australian Idol, he’s already done it.

Guy: I’m thinking of all these scenarios I definitely would not do.

Ian: Guy what are you going to be singing. Have you got your songs chosen?

Guy: For the Opera House?

Ian: Yep

Guy: Yeah I’m singing Change the World by Eric Clapton.

All; Oh great song, oh man, that is a great song

Guy: Yeah, One top song, isn’t it?


Ian: From all of us, thank you and good luck for the final.

Guy: Thank you all too, thanks.


Ian: You 2 guys have been amazing for us and that says a lot about what comes down to the final wire for you 2 blokes, and may the best man win.

Guy Awesome. Thank you.


[glow=red,2,300]Hear the audio interviews of Guy's and Shannon's at this address:
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www.b105.com.au/shows/morningcrew/australianidols/index.php

[MaybeNext]

I don't know if this qualifies as an interview but it is a top article to read.

The University of Adelaide
December 2003 - Issue 11 home page 2


Why Guy’s our idol
Australian Idol Guy Sebastian gave the University of Adelaide a taste of his undoubted musical talents earlier this year - as a student.

Before becoming a national star, Guy Sebastian grabbed the attention of classmates at the University of Adelaide
Photo courtesy of BMG Music Australia

While most students wait until they've finished their studies before making a name for themselves, Guy has gone from studying at the university's prestigious Elder School of Music to becoming a national star —and all within a matter of months!

Along the way he's earned the praise of former classmates and staff at the Elder School.

Australian Idol, watched weekly by millions of television viewers nationwide, has provided Guy with a lucrative recording contract, a high profile and a ready-made fan base eager for more of his vocal talents.

The 22-year-old music teacher and recording engineer had been studying as part of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) program at the Elder School of Music. VET offers hands-on, pre-degree courses as a thorough grounding for further music studies.

Specifically, Guy was enrolled in the Certificate IV program in Music Technology. But events overtook his studies, and he took time off to pursue his Australian Idol dream.

According to Elder School of Music lecturer Dr Mark Carroll, those in Guy's class were unexpectedly treated to a marvellous showcase of his ability earlier this year.

“Guy was fairly low key around the place—the quiet guy with the beanie and the ’fro,” Dr Carroll said.

“The event that brought his talent to the attention of myself and the other students in our theory class was when, towards the end of the first semester, I asked the students to give a short presentation on a piece of music of their choice, and to talk about the way the tune ‘worked’—a reasonably ambitious, but intentionally thought-provoking ask.

“Guy volunteered to go first, sat at the grand piano, and proceeded to sing a tune by NSync to his own piano playing. We were all amazed—I didn't even know he could sing, let alone that well.

“It wasn't simply the beauty of his voice that touched us all (and it really did) but the perceptive way that he then explained what was going on in the music—the light and shade, tension and release, the lyric curve and the form. It was immediately apparent that Guy had an innate understanding of pop music, that special something that allows truly great performers to bring a song to life.

“Every time I watched him on Idol I saw and heard that understanding,” Dr Carroll said.

“I gave him 100% for his presentation—not something I do lightly, but it was simply so far over and above what you would expect in that sort of situation that I had no choice, I'm happy to say.

“Not long after that the Idol roller coaster started and we lost touch (although he asked one of the other students to thank me for the mark). But we, the whole class, still remember that day.”<br>
The Dean of the Elder School of Music, Professor Charles Bodman Rae, said he and many others at the university were proud of Guy's achievement.

“Staff and students of the Elder School of Music have been following Guy Sebastian's remarkable progress through all the different stages of the Australian Idol competition—and barracking for him,” Professor Bodman Rae said.

“It is heartening to see that his outstanding talent has been recognised, and with such huge media exposure. Guy Sebastian is not only an outstanding performer, he is a very intelligent musician. In fact, his performances demonstrated this,” he said.

Professor Bodman Rae said the Certificate IV program in Music Technology was an interesting choice for a student who would go on to win the hearts of millions of Australians.

“This is a program with strong vocational relevance for budding singer-songwriters—because these days popular songs tend to be composed (and often performed) with the aid of computers and sound-synthesis equipment,” he said.

“We hope that Guy will continue to build on the inclinations he has already shown and perhaps write his own material. He has all the talents to do so and make his success a long-lasting one.”<br>
There’s little question that Guy thoroughly deserved to win the Australian Idol competition, with his combination of personality, unique looks (go the ’fro!) and great talent.

“Guy’s undoubted charm shone through all the stages of the competition, even under the harsh spotlight of ever-present TV cameras,” Professor Bodman Rae said.

“It is great that his talent has been identified and that it will be developed. But his achievement is really the tip of an iceberg.

“There are many very talented musicians around Australia—in both the classical and popular fields—and we are fortunate to have a lot of them here, in Adelaide. The lesson, I suppose, is that talents need careful nurturing and channelling.

“Guy will undoubtedly be an inspiration to a new generation of talented young people who will realise that ‘nice guys’ really can win!”<br>
While it is uncertain whether Guy will continue with his studies at the Elder School of Music now that he has shot to national stardom, there’s little doubt that he will always be fondly remembered at the university.

And who knows, returning to study someday is always an option further down the track for Guy.

After all, Australian Idol judge and former pop star Mark Holden began his studies in Law at the University of Adelaide in the 1970s, and later graduated in 2001!

Story by David Ellis and Ben Osborne


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[Raspberry]

The Guy 'take40 interview' link:

www.take40.com/index.php


Has anyone got the link for when Guy was doing an interview over the phone? I think it was in New Zealand or something If anyone has it, can you please post it here? Thanks

[Ava]

you can d/l two interviews here:

www.cheese-cake.net/unique/main_03.htm

and there's a radio station webpage somewhere that lets u listen to an interview with Guy...it's real cute...some listeners admit on air to Guy they want to marry him, lol, but i can't find the link!

[Elle]

Chanel 10 news interview taken the day of the making of his video clip, “All I need is you” – plus brief comments on “Climb Every Mountain” - word for word: Januay 18, 2004.

australianidol.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=show&action=display&thread=1074414591

[random]

Raspberry said:

Has anyone got the link for when Guy was doing an interview over the phone? I think it was in New Zealand or something If anyone has it, can you please post it here? Thanks

I'm guessing you mean this one...it was an interview to people in NZ after he won:

www.popdirt.com/article24785.htm

[Raspberry]

thanks v. much random! (big hug) ;D

[random]

no worries.

[Elle]

Dolly magazine interview with Guy (early this year, I believe - 2004).

[glow=red,2,300]Guy Sebastian - Why you don't have to have sex to be sexy[/glow]

"I've sort of made the decision to not have sex before I get married, and it's hard, let me tell you. It's just something I choose and I don't think people who have sex are any worse than me. I just feel that it really does make you stronger."

"You know what's really sexy to me? A girl who everyone loves. Everywhere you go, people saying, 'She's so nice. She's such a great girl'. That's really sexy. I think long hair is sexy, too. Even though some girls look amazing with short hair, I prefer long. And I love girls with pretty eyes."

"What I don't think is sexy is girls who always wear those mini-skirts and that whole look. I find it really unattractive. I like a girl who doesn't need to show off - that's sexy to me because they reserve something for you when the time is right."

"Since Australian Idol I've had a lot of screaming girls after me, but I don't know if I'm getting more attention from girls wanting to go out with me, I think that's because they like my music. It doesn't really mean they want to go out with me. I'm a big relationship guy."

"I like a girl who doesn't feel like she has to be like everyone else, who has to have this and that to be the cool girl. I like an honest girl. I like girls who are funny, who are genuine and faithful - that's a big deal. I've had my fair share of that happening. I like a girl who doesn't flirt with other guys in front of you. I like a girl who isn't ambitious but is courageous, because
I think ambition can get people into alot of trouble. Not just courageous but also a dreamer who aspires to big things, not someone who does things that are orchestrated."

"I like a girl who sings. My ex-girlfriend sung and I really liked that. But that doesn't mean I'll only go out with singers - I'm talking about someone who sings in the shower. That's probably cuter, if they can't sing but sings anyway."

"I don't understand anything about girls, really. I really don't. I don't undestand how everyone has to fit around their moods and sometimes they're the most affectionate person in the world and say things like. 'You're so good to me, You're the best'. And then every now and then, actually every month it seem, you're just this mean inconsiderate man who can't do anything right."

"I hate cold girls who dont tell you they love you. There's a song on my album called 3 Words, which is about saying "I love you' without saying it and the power of those words, which I really related to. I don't think you can say 'I love you' enough because it's healthy. 'How are you doing? 'I love you' 'How was your day today? I love you'."

"I don't think that making moves is sexy. I really like friendship that turns into something more because it's never a specific move, it was just something that happened. I love those special moments when you go from being friends to something more. That's very cool."

[Elle]

Guy’s interview with Kylie and Jackie O, on Radio 23 Feb 2004 - PART I

Interview with Guy on Kyle & Jackie O Show
K = Kyle
J = Jackie o
G = Guy

This whole interview was done admidst laughing from Guy - he sounded completely relaxed and at ease..He was sooo cute.

Kyle: We said Guy Sebastian was coming in... we lied. No we didnt here he is...

*jackie laughs*

Kyle: ..Guy.. welcome back to the show.. welcome home!

Guy: Helllooooo ( in a really tired groany voice)

Kyle: look at you hes *so* tired hes been internationally travelling..

Jackie: I know!

Kyle: hes been promoing his cd.. hes been pushed around left,right and centre by evryone wanting to get to him *guy laughs* thank god.. bring some scotch in for this man! he needs a drink! *guy laughs again *

Jackie: Do u drink? Guy: oh not very often...*laughs*

Jackie: no...

Kyle Oh come on!J: what do u drink if u have a drink?

Kyle: Church wine!

* all laugh heaps*

kyle: i'll have 2 confessions today father *jackie laughs*

guy mumbles in the background : oh i dont mind the odd wine and stuff

Jackie: wines ok.. right. now you've just come back from malaysia..

Guy mmhmm

J doing really well there, your song's #1

Guy: yeah yeah its kinda cool, i just came back and presented and award with um with, ahh, a whole bunch of people over in ah MTV thing.. mtv awards thing

Kyle: so they loved you, the loved you there...

Guy: well i ran into the black eyed peas and stuff and they saw me in the corridor and they started heying me their like * guy puts on a really funny americian accent " Bobbee ( bobby) Bobbee!! it that Bobbee guy!!

K: Bobby?

G: I know , I'm thinking Bobby?

K: They're on drugs or something.

G: (laughs) Apparently I look like their manager whos Bobby and when they were here
they went and got a whole bunch of pictures next to the billboards,

(J: Of you?) at the bustops. (laughs)

J: Ahhhh Now Mathew Perry, who plays Chandler in 'Friends' was spotted buying your cd while he was here.

G: I know thats kinda cool right?

J: Why do you reckon that happened, do you think he was told
about you?

G: I dont know?

K: He would have been a big 'World Idol' fan obviously, and said "theres that guy"

G: He may have seen all the Pepsi things everywhere and thought I might get his album?

J: Yeah who is this guy? I must check him out. (all laugh) That’s pretty cool.

G: Very cool.

J: do you watch Friends?

G: I do watch Friends

J: I couldn’t imagine what it would be like for me if I was a singer and someone from Friends bought my cd. I'd just be over the moon.

G: It's wicked when like celebs do it, like I was over in Asia, all the Liberty X chicks came up and they were like (Guy puts on pommie accent) "You're wicked, you were robbed at World Idol, we got your album its wicked" (laughs)

J: Oh WOW

K: (Laughing hysterically in background at Guys Pommie accent)

G: Thats my attempt at a London accent (laughs)

J; It's better than Kyles (laughs) its definately better than
Kyles.

K: Excellent, so when you were over there in Malaysia, did you have
sex with any prostitutes?

G: No No..

K: Oh my god

G: It was very tempting (laughs)

K: You're gonna have to come out with me or something.. (All laugh) Show this man the town.

J: What about the billboards? Have you seen the billboards on buses
promoting Popstars?

G: No I havent

J: They're saying, ummm "more stars than just one Guy"
G: Is that real ?? (laughing as he asks)

J: Yes (laughing)

K: Thats Channel 7, aggressive marketing of channel 7 (G: laughs) trying to rip you down, while pushing Popstars up. (All laugh)

G: Ive got a couple of friends actually who are pretty high up in the
competition

J: In Popstars?

G: Yeah

J: Oh really?

K: What are their names?

G: Im not allowed to say

K: Lets blow this thing right open (all laugh)

K: They didnt ask Jackie to come back this year so Im prepared to slaughter their show
(all laugh)

G: Exactly (all laugh)

K: Theyve got a couple of, I would be if they could be's on there judging the thing, Im disgusted (all laugh)

J: It's an all new Popstars this time Kyle

K: Get over yourself, you're as annoyed as I am.

J: I dont care, I wouldnt want to be a judge again, God NO, I actually hated being a judge I must say, G: did you?

J: I liked it on the first time, but I hated it on the second and third, you're over it by then.

G: Ahhhh, I want to judge on the next idol

K: Why dont you?

G: That would be cool to get some revenge.

J: You could if you wanted to., I guess

G: That would be very nice

K: Who would you, if you could pick a judge to give the arse to and take their place, who would you pick?

G: Oh probably Holden.

K: Yeah its gotta be

J: Mark Holden?

G: It has to

K: How did he even get on there?

G: I have no idea

K: No one knows

G: I have no idea

K: Everyones confused

G: Hes very loopy guy

J: He is, but anyway hes a character anyway

G: Strange.

G: I got a new car

J: I thought you were gonna say I got a new girlfriend

G: No No

K: What did you get?

G:But I got a new car, Mazda RX8

K: OOOOOOHHHHH they're nice, the new ones.

G: They're very cool, very fast

K: With the cool doors

G: Yeah the back doors open the other way

K: Thats right

J: Is this because youve earnt a bit of money since being on Idol?

G: No

K: No, someone would have given it to him for free

J: Oh, did someone give it to you for free?

G: Yeah

J: Oh man are you serious?

G: Ive got people everywhere hating me (laughs)

K: So the guys at Mazda-bate, they gave you, the car for free?

G: They gave it to me, very nice of them

J: Thats bullshit

G: Ive got a mate that works there in Adelaide, and I was going
to drive it back, but I had to be here.

K: No you dont want to drive from Adelaide..God!!! Forget that

G: I know, it would have been fun, but its on a truck now.

K: Now I heard Harley Davidson wanted to give you a motorbike, have
they given you that?

G: Not yet

K: Oh they're liars?

J: Oh...but thats coming as well?

G: I hope so, that would be cool.

J: We are very envious you realise?

K: And is it true, I heard from someone, that you were in a spa with two titty models and you did nothing.

G: (cracks up laughing) Who told you that?

J: Youre a good boy

K: I hear everything mate, Im Kyle

G: Laughs

J: Nothing gets passed Kyle, come on Guy

K: If theres titty models in a spa, I know about it ALL LAUGH

K: But you were good, you were good to your faith, you did nothing

G: (Laughing,) I dont even know when this spa incident happened

J: Oh it happens so often...(laughs)

K: Can you bring in the photos in of the spa incident, and put the photos up on the
internet please Ryan.

Ryan (phone guy): On there way.

K: Thankyou ALL LAUGH

[Elle]

Guy’s interview with Kylie and Jackie O, on Radio 23 Feb 2004 - PART 2

Interview with Guy on Kyle & Jackie O Show
K = Kyle
J = Jackie o
G = Guy

K: Right if you want to ask Guy a question 131060, inappropriate questions.
G: Make them dodgy (laughs) theyre always dodgy

K: from our listeners, our listeners are good, they wont do to much
to you

J:They love you they love you

G: I love the questions

J: 131060 if you want to ask Guy a question.

K:Guy Sebastian is joining me and Jackie here, taking your inappropriate questions on 131060

G: Bring it on

K: Ring him up, hes happy to ask anything..

G: (Laughs)

K: Ok lets get into a few, we've got Helen up here first,

J: Hi

K: Helen, meet Guy Sebastian

G: Whats up Helen

H: Hi Guy How are ya?

G: Good how are you?

H: Im good, very excited to be speaking to you

G: Im very excited to be spoken to..(Laughs)

J: Whats your question Helen?

H: Um , Is it true you wrote AINIY yourself?

G: Yes it is

H: And how did it feel when you actually heard it being played on the radio?

G: It felt great, I got a little bit of help from a couple of guys as well, so it was, nah it
was great fun, I think with Angels, I sort of, all the success went over my head, but cos Im sort of part of this one its really cool, its fantastic.

H: Well congratulations on all your success.

G: thankyou

H: And, will you marry me (laughs)

K: Ohhh get over yourself

G: Laughs

K: I dont even know how half these clowns get through

G: Nice to chat to you Helen ALL LAUGH

K: Mary, hello

M: Hi

K: How are you

M: Hi Guy

G: G'day Mary

M: I just want to know, out of all that women that you meet

G: ah ha

M: What percentage of them do you think would like to have sex with
you?

K: Oooooohhhhhh Now we're talkin

J: on no here we go, this is a difficult one to answer.

G: ummmmm (laughs)

K: MARY!!!!!! WOOOOO

G: Um maybe 25

K: Ohh

J: Ohhhh come on, dont undersell yourself Guy

K: In all honesty, look at me, look at me

G: What do you think Mary?

M: I think they all do

G: I dont know

M: I know I would

J: Well do you think 100%? would all want to have sex with him?

M: Id say 110

K: Oh see if you wanted to be realistic.

J: really? 110...

J: Well lets do a survey, we've got one in here, which is me and we got two girls out there

K: Do you want to have sex with him Jackie? (Guy cracks up)

J: I cant cos I'm married

K: Well we'll ask Mary first, Mary you've said youll have sex with him?

M: Definately (Guy cracks up)

K: Ok how old are you?

M:25

K: 25 ok

J: Oh Sonia, bring Sonia in here as well

K: Bring the girls in

J: Now Mamajugs, would you have sex with Guy?

Mamajugs: I love him to bits, but no, sorry honey (Guy laughs)

J: But why?

MJ's: Cos Ive got a boyfriend Jack

J: Ok Sonia

K: Cant people imagine they havent got boyfriends just for the sake of the radio?

J: Yeah just imagine you, boyfriends dont count

K: Sonia, you gonna put out for Guy if you had your chance?

Sonia: Yeah, for sure, hes so hot.

K: Well what about Emma in the phone room? Are you gonna put out for Guy?

Emma: Yeah definately

J: Ohhhh Emmas a hottie (Guy laughs)

G: Oh shes cute...

K: What about the guy from the black thunders, would you put out for him matt?

J: Would you turn for Guy?

Phone guy: Even Terrence from the Black thunders said yes.. Pure black and all thunder mate

(Guys cracks up again)

K: Is there any other girls?

Phone guy: No thats all the girls

K: oh thats all the girls ok

Phone guy: Well thats pretty much all the girls and some of the boys
(Guy cracks up again)

K: and some Mary

J: That is over 50% there, that was like a 60 – 70

G: Thats fair..(laughs)

J: so there you go Guy

G: Ahhh nice, nice to know

J: so that 70% of women....would do you..(laughs) All laugh

J: Thanks Mary

J: Lydia, whats your question for Guy?

K: Hi

L: Hello

K: Yes

G: Hellloooo

L: How you goin?

G: Im good how are you:?

L: Um actually just wondering, you being christian and all umm are
you getting into the whole lent thing, you know we are about to start lent this wednesday, getting ready for Easter, just wondering if youre getting into it?

J: Oh youre giving up something?

K: Oh is lent...do you do lent?

G: I dont do lent.

K: Who does lent?

L: You dont...Oh right..

K: My girlfriend does lent

L: Yeah?

J: Does she?

K: Oh shes driving me mental, does it start Wednesday? cos she started midnight, like midnight.

L: It starts wednesday

G: So whats lent? Tell me about lent

K: Lent is just..

J: You have to give up something for 40 days that you love, you have
to suffer with something in order for what Jesus Christ did for us, he died on the cross fornour sins so we didnt have to suffer

K: Oh but hang on Jackie he died on the cross so we didnt have to
suffer....
G: So we didnt have to suffer ??

K: and now we're all suffering for no reason

G: Exactly... I dont know about lent?

J: (laughs)

K: Who evers doing lent is a bunch of martyrs ALL LAUGH

J: Its a way to show your respect to Jesus to say thankyou

K: Yeah but he died so we didnt have to, so we can just cruise around doin what we wanted

J: Noo (Guy cracking up)

K: and have a safe passage to the big,straight to the big gates at the end of it
L: (something like, is that what you reckon?)

J:Lydia, are you giving up anything for lent Lydia?

L: Myself yes, Im still trying to decide what to but umm

G: SO what should I give up?

K: Well whats your favourite thing

J: What do you love?

L: What do I love?

K: Food wise

L: I love chocolate, but I give that up every year, but it doesnt work

J: Doesnt work

J: Well Guy what do you love?

G: Well ummm what if I, what if I give up my committments to BMG?

K: DONE (All Laugh)

J: You mean that youre just gonna sit on your arse for 40 days

G: Laughs

G: WOOHOOOOO HOLIDAY TIME ( in a screaming and kooky voice)

K: Laughs

K: Well see Tamara has given up bread

J: Oh bread

K: right so she has no bread

J: Oh she just wants to lose weight for 40 days

G: She just wants to do the no carbs diet (guy cracks up)

J: yeah (all laugh)

K: Her sister has given up Diet Coke

J: Oh ok

K: Which I said, oh big deal, youre supposed to be giving up animal products not bloody
diet coke, (G: Ill give up Pepsi) but apparently if you love it and you give it up then thats good. You cant give up Pepsi, cos theyre paying you dollars.

G: Yeah I know better not

K: Dont forget my motto, where theres a till theres a way

GUY CRACKS UP

J: Oh right well Lydia thanks for your call, and Guy Sebastian thankyou very much for
coming in.

K: Youre a lovely man Guy

G: Oh thankyou, thankyou

K: And you're working on another cd? is this a secret?

K: I know that, but can we tell people about it?

G: Yeah well Im kinda not gonna release another single I dont think off this album

K: Right well youve sold a motza of em why bother, get a new one happening...

G: Laughs...So

J: Are you going to do a new song?

G: yeah well Ive been writing a little bit, I wrote a pretty phat track the other night

K: Yeah

G: So that may be my first single

K: Oh well heres an idea for you, why dont you do a cover of Aaron Neville and Linda
Rhonstats, I dont know much but I know I love you

G: (*sings* I dont know much)

J: I love that song

K: (*sings* but I think I love you) Guy laughs

K: That was me by the way not Guy everyone, it was me, Kyle..

GUY CRACKS UP

J: Just incase

G: I like that, thats a nice idea

K: Look would you just throw it around

G: Im just gonna go over there now

K: Would you have a think about it?

G: I'll, i'll talk to my management

K: No dont talk to him..

GUY LAUGHS

K: What would he know? Im talkin to you, the artist

G: Ohhh what if I just do one special one for you?

K: Ryan...Get Guy out will you, his times up, its over

GUY LAUGHS

K: Mate thanks for coming in, we'll see you again very soon

G: Thanks for having me

Theres Guy Sebastian ladies and gentlemen

G: Cya guys

K: And from one sexual deviate to the other, its Christina Aguielira at the Kyle and Jackie O show (Guy cracks up)..Christina song then plays..