Why famil and music are the loves of Paulini’s life

Along with family, singer and actor Paulini says music has been the love of her life since she was 10.

After her family, Paulini has loved music since she was 10. Now the singer and actor will be performing in Paulini Sings the Music of James Bond & the ’60s with an eight-piece live band and vocal group.

Paulini will be shaken, not stirred, in her new show singing James Bond and ’60s songs. Picture: Thomas Lisson

PAULINI

Age: Shhhhh a woman is always only 21 …

Suburb: Sydney

What are you working on at the moment?

I have a few different projects coming up in the first half of this year. Paulini Sings the Music of James Bond & the ’60s with an eight-piece live band and vocal group, The Martinis,
has several dates where we will be appearing in Penrith, Wyong, Sutherland, and Norths Cammeray. Grab a ticket and come join in the 007 fun.

How would you describe yourself?

I always find this an interesting question because it allows one to look within and reflect. Once upon a time I am sure I answered this exact question by saying I’m down to earth, a simple girl not screaming from the rooftops for attention. But, today, I feel I lead with confidence and strength from within that has likely come to the surface through time within the industry and hindsight. I appreciate it more than ever when people react a certain way during live performances or find relatability when listening to music I have written.

Paulini in the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

How do you think others describe you?

To be honest, I try not to think about how others describe me when I am not around. It really serves no purpose to me or one’s mental health as you can never be 100 per cent sure if you aren’t in the room. What I do know for certain, is that in every circumstance I attempt to let all people know – who I come in to contact with – that I appreciate them and their contribution to assisting me in allowing me to be the singer, actor and performer that I am.

What is most important to you?

Without a doubt my family, we are extremely close. Music is a close second … my mum first realised I could sing when I was six years old. By the time I was 10, I confessed I wanted to be a singer.

Paulini has wanted to be a singer since she was 10. Picture: NewsWire/Joel Carrett

What is the last thing you read, watched, ate, listened to?

Currently listening to Teddy Swims, he is a vibe. I haven’t done a lot of reading lately, however, I did read a show review a couple of days ago …

What has been the biggest obstacle you have overcome or hardest hurdle in your life?

I’m pretty sure everyone knows the answer to that. No need to re-live it.

If you had one wish, what would it be?

It would be to take more time to appreciate and be content in life. Over the past few years, I sadly lost my dad and a friend. The silver lining is remembering we only live once, so remember to live.

Tell us a secret. What is one thing people may not know about you?

I’m obsessed with my puppy, Rocky.

Paulini in The Bodyguard. Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty Images

What has been your proudest moment?

Hmmm, there a few … I was pretty proud of myself when I won those ARIAs many years ago. Performing in front of Burt Bacharach is certainly up there.

What do you wish we could do more about?

I really enjoy being present and working with children and youth who are less fortunate. This helps bring me back down to earth.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

Ha! To be invisible.

Paulini in THAT dress on Australian Idol, where it all started.

What is the kindest thing anyone has ever said to you?

That I am genuinely a kind person in real life.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Why?

I would change that I allowed myself to worry so much about others’ opinions of me.

Paulini Sings the Music of James Bond & the ’60s, June 15, at The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre; thepavilionarts.au