Australian Idol 2009

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Edmund Zaidan
Favourite past Idol contestant: Bobby Flynn

Favourite kind of movie: Comedy

Favourite TV show: Family Guy

Favourite food: Thai food

Favourite colour: Red
Favourite place to travel?
(I’d like to go to) Europe.
Favourite album?
Grace by Jeff Buckley.

First job?

Paper boy.
First crush?
Ana (not my current girlfriend).
Song that gets you dancing?
“Show Me Love”.
Favourite piece of clothing?
Converse shoes.
Favourite musical instrument?
Piano/guitar.

What three things would you take to a desert island with you?

A guitar, matches and Wilson.

What superhero would you be and why?

The Human Torch, because he’s hot. But I would love to fly.

What’s your favourite song and why?

“Forget Her” by Jeff Buckley because it’s a song anyone can relate to. And the way he sings it is amazing.

Who’s your idol and why?

Bob Marley for his devotion to changing the world with music. Most people say it, but he actually lived it.

What will you remember the most about the Idol auditions?

How hard it all was. It was so much crazier and intense than I ever thought sitting at home watching television.

When did you realise you wanted to become a singer?

From the moment I heard a Samoan choir singing at Church.

What makes a good performer?

My spontaneity.

What would you have on your first album cover?

Not my face! Probably a cool photo of something. Then my face in the cover.

Who would you like to go on tour with and where would you want to play the most?

Kiss. Slane Castle, Ireland or Wembley Stadium.

Which artist (dead or alive) would you most like to perform a duet with and why?

Jeff Buckley because he is amazing.

What’s the best piece of advice someone has given you?

Be yourself because at the end of the day, that’s all you have.

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