Interview
This interview was undertaken during James' time in Taboo - March 2004.
Full Name: James Gillan Paterson
Nickname(s): Jamie
Date of Birth: Never ask a lady her age
Place of Birth: Glasgow
Brother(s)/Sister(s): 4 brothers
Hobbies: Collecting things
Likes: Kylie
Dislikes: Rudeness
Where did you go to school/train? Arts Ed in Chiswick
What was your favourite subject? Art & Music
You have done both musicals and straight theatre, do you prefer one to the other? Both
Who or what inspired you to do what you are doing now? My brother Scott
Have you had any embarrassing moments on stage? I ran into the audience when I wasn’t supposed to in Joseph.
If you weren’t starring; in shows, what would you be doing? Something artistic
If you could be in any show, what one would it be and who as? Cabaret as Sally Bowles
What was the last show you went to see? Did you enjoy it? Chorus Line, and yes I loved it.
What is your favourite musical, that you have been in? Tommy…. but I love Taboo
Did you see the original production of Taboo in London? If yes what did you think? I saw it 5 times, love it.
Do you enjoying playing Marilyn in Taboo? Yes I love it
What is your favourite song from the show? Stranger In This World
If you could perform alongside anyone in the world, who would it be and why? Kylie or Cher
Who's be your favorite co-star and why? My brother because he’s a great actor.
Who would you most like to play in the future? Peter Pan again!
What is the weirdest thing a fan has given/sent you? A very bad review in the post!
At what point in your career did you realize that you were successful? When I was nominated for an Olivier Award when I was 22.
If you could only do one more role on stage, what would it be? Peter Pan
If you could have a one-2-one with anybody, who would it be? Kylie
What was the last cd that you bought? Wicked (the musical)
Do you have any hidden talents? Yeah baby!
If a film was made about your life, what person, alive or dead, would play you and why? Possibly my friend Joe McFadden because we are similar and he would know how to play me.
If you could invite 5 people to dinner (dead or alive), who would you choose and why? Kylie (because I love her) Shakespeare, Marilyn Monroe, Cole Portor and my Dad.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years time? Relaxing on a beach…. But that probably won’t happen!
Any last comments? Thanks for the review, I don’t usually read them, but it was nice so I’m glad! X
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