Post by AfroDitee on Sept 22, 2004 22:41:16 GMT 10
Name: Hayley Jensen
Age: 21
Hometown: Canberra, ACT
Star sign: Capricorn
Occupation: Student
First audition song: The Voice Within & Innocent Eyes
Listening To: Eva Cassidy
Favourite Music: Anything that sounds good, with a great bass line
Musical Idol: Guy Sebastian
Describe how you are feeling now after finding out you have made it through to the final 12.
What a silly question! (laughs). Overwhelmed, of course, very excited, shocked, and incredibly grateful..
What has been the reaction of your family/friends?
They are so excited. I had mum screaming in my ear last night, and my dad was saying that he's so proud of me. Tim, my husband, is really supportive and excited as well.
What has been the most difficult part of the competition so far?.
This part! Always the next level is the hardest. Whatever you are going through at the moment is always the hardest. Definitely this last stage was tough, because we all became so close. It became more than a singing competition. We've all made really, really good friends. It's been really exciting, but at the same time really sad. People who didn't get through will have other opportunities, though.
What has been the most enjoyable aspect of the competition so far?.
Probably the night after the performance show, we all went to the bar area in the hotel. We didn't drink that much! But we just had a really enjoyable time in each other's company. Mainly, I think sharing time with the others has been most enjoyable.
How are you adjusting to your newfound celebrity?
I haven't! I don't understand it. We haven't had much of an opportunity as yet to face that side of it, but I have had a taste of it out on the street with people coming up to us. And today, during the radio interviews, I found it touching when people phoned in to speak to us.
What is your strategy/approach for the finals series?
I'm just going to try to have fun, enjoy it and relax, otherwise I will get myself into a big mess. I'm going to go home after this and try and prepare songs for the competition ahead.
What have you learnt in this competition so far?
Determination is key! Follow your dreams and don't lose hope.
First CD you ever bought?
Roxette.
What motto do you live by?
If you don’t die laughing, you’ll die crying.
What is your favourite song to sing?
"Moondance" and "Zombie"
Why do you want to be Australian Idol?
To follow my dreams! To bring hope to young people that they can do anything they put their heart to.
Tell us something about yourself that no one else knows.
I’m a pretty open person; there is nothing much about me that no one else knows.
Who was your favourite Idol from last year?
Guy Sebastian.
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