Natalie Imbruglia
Birthday: 4 February 1975, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Birth Name: Natalie Jane Imbruglia
Height: 160 cm
Natalie Jane Imbruglia was born on Tuesday, February 4, 1975, in Sydney, Australia, to Maxene (Anderson) and Elliot Imbruglia. Her father is Sicilain (from Lipari) and her mother has English, Scottish ...Show More
It's much easier to write when you're sad. But you can end up isolated and depressed because you alm Show more
It's much easier to write when you're sad. But you can end up isolated and depressed because you almost need to put yourself in that situation to have that angst to write from. Hide
I'm quite confident with the way that I look but you find something else to focus on don't you if, I Show more
I'm quite confident with the way that I look but you find something else to focus on don't you if, I mean I, I have body issues that's my thing so you find something to focus on when you're a perfectionist, I think. Hide
I wasn't born with a natural talent for songwriting.
I wasn't born with a natural talent for songwriting.
Enjoy every moment: you never know when things might change.
Enjoy every moment: you never know when things might change.
The success of Torn was a bit too much for me. I took a year off and was still scared to start the s Show more
The success of Torn was a bit too much for me. I took a year off and was still scared to start the second album. Hide
It's good to have to put yourself in someone else's skin. It's all-consuming.
It's good to have to put yourself in someone else's skin. It's all-consuming.
I've always been drawn to the four-leaf clover. It's deeply significant to my sister and me, so much Show more
I've always been drawn to the four-leaf clover. It's deeply significant to my sister and me, so much so that we both have had it tattooed on the inside of our wrists. Hide
Happy songs are very difficult to write. How many truly great upbeat songs are there?
Happy songs are very difficult to write. How many truly great upbeat songs are there?
You're only as good as your last record and you could get dropped.
You're only as good as your last record and you could get dropped.
It was only cool to have blonde hair and be a surfer chick [in Sydney]. I could learn how to surf, b Show more
It was only cool to have blonde hair and be a surfer chick [in Sydney]. I could learn how to surf, but I still looked Italian. It took me a long time to realise that was a good thing. Hide
Isolation is a big part of songwriting.
Isolation is a big part of songwriting.
I would have been happy to have waited till I was in my mid- to late-30s before I got married, but y Show more
I would have been happy to have waited till I was in my mid- to late-30s before I got married, but you don't choose when these things happen, and when they do, there's no doubt in your mind. Hide
It's not very often that I like new bands.
It's not very often that I like new bands.
I've done a lot of partying in my time because I didn't want to go home and I didn't know what to do Show more
I've done a lot of partying in my time because I didn't want to go home and I didn't know what to do. Hide
Divorce was very sad, obviously, but now I've gotten over it.
Divorce was very sad, obviously, but now I've gotten over it.
I seem to have very polite fans, not fanatical ones.
I seem to have very polite fans, not fanatical ones.
Generally I can sleep any time, anywhere, any place, unless I'm anxious about work. I can get perfor Show more
Generally I can sleep any time, anywhere, any place, unless I'm anxious about work. I can get performance anxiety, so when I'm on tour it can be hard to sleep. Hide
My kitchen bench is covered with vitamins and protein powders. I go through phases when I'm sure I'm Show more
My kitchen bench is covered with vitamins and protein powders. I go through phases when I'm sure I'm taking too many - but I don't get sick often. Hide
I am such a bad liar. I would like to lie, though.
I am such a bad liar. I would like to lie, though.
I started dancing when I was three, Scottish dancing.
I started dancing when I was three, Scottish dancing.
I'm not a nightclub person, but you need to have a social life sometimes.
I'm not a nightclub person, but you need to have a social life sometimes.
There is no kind way to rip the skin off animals' backs. Anyone who wears any fur shares the blame f Show more
There is no kind way to rip the skin off animals' backs. Anyone who wears any fur shares the blame for the torture and gruesome deaths of millions of animals each year. Hide
I'm a perfectionist.
I'm a perfectionist.
I worry unnecessarily.
I worry unnecessarily.
I like singer-songwriters, and I find sad songs comforting rather than depressing. It makes you real Show more
I like singer-songwriters, and I find sad songs comforting rather than depressing. It makes you realise you're not alone in the world. Hide
Since childhood I've always had a tendency to lean towards melancholy. My sisters suffer from it too Show more
Since childhood I've always had a tendency to lean towards melancholy. My sisters suffer from it too, so maybe it's a genetic thing. But none of us has ever been on medication. Hide
I'm a fan of homeopathy, acupuncture and spiritual healing. In Australia, this is not weird, but whe Show more
I'm a fan of homeopathy, acupuncture and spiritual healing. In Australia, this is not weird, but when I arrived in the U.K., everyone thought I was a freak. Hide
I wasn't naturally drawn to fashion when I was younger but with my work I'm so exposed to what's out Show more
I wasn't naturally drawn to fashion when I was younger but with my work I'm so exposed to what's out there that I'm hoping my style has become a little more sophisticated. Hide
Saving animals is as simple as choosing synthetic alternatives instead of real fur.
Saving animals is as simple as choosing synthetic alternatives instead of real fur.
You're either too fat or too thin. You just can't win.
You're either too fat or too thin. You just can't win.
I can understand why some people might look at me and say, 'What's she got to be depressed about?' I Show more
I can understand why some people might look at me and say, 'What's she got to be depressed about?' I get that a lot in Britain, where mental health issues seem to be a big taboo. Hide
I like the idea of growing old gracefully and full of wrinkles... like Audrey Hepburn.
I like the idea of growing old gracefully and full of wrinkles... like Audrey Hepburn.
If I start feeling down I'll gorge myself on pasta. That usually does the trick. It's the Italian bl Show more
If I start feeling down I'll gorge myself on pasta. That usually does the trick. It's the Italian blood in me. Hide
When I'm passionate about something, I just get excited.
When I'm passionate about something, I just get excited.
I exercise three to four times a week, doing the Tracy Anderson Method, which involves toning and st Show more
I exercise three to four times a week, doing the Tracy Anderson Method, which involves toning and strengthening our small muscle groups. Hide
There are artists who think they have to be on top all the time. I think that would be exhausting.
There are artists who think they have to be on top all the time. I think that would be exhausting.
When I'm in London, I love to visit Kensington gardens and just sit in the park and read a good book Show more
When I'm in London, I love to visit Kensington gardens and just sit in the park and read a good book. Hide
I know my music probably isn't going to matter to the public after I die, but that doesn't mean I do Show more
I know my music probably isn't going to matter to the public after I die, but that doesn't mean I don't have something to offer. Hide
I have never planned to have babies by a certain age.
I have never planned to have babies by a certain age.
I was brought up in an environment where my parents expressed their financial concerns in front of t Show more
I was brought up in an environment where my parents expressed their financial concerns in front of their children. Hide
I'm such a chameleon. I never get bored.
I'm such a chameleon. I never get bored.
I'm still an Aussie girl but Britain is part of who I am. Britain has been good to me - I have roots Show more
I'm still an Aussie girl but Britain is part of who I am. Britain has been good to me - I have roots and history here and a lot of really close friends. I feel very British - I love afternoon tea and crumpets, and running in Hyde Park. I've had many a pint in many a pub all over the country. Hide
You feel this pressure that people will take you more seriously if you play guitar, but I've decided Show more
You feel this pressure that people will take you more seriously if you play guitar, but I've decided I'm a singer and that's enough. Hide
My mum said I told her I wanted to be a hairdresser during the week and a star on the weekend and th Show more
My mum said I told her I wanted to be a hairdresser during the week and a star on the weekend and that was when I was really young. Hide
I think where men are credited for being strong, women are divas. I just think it's such a cop out.
I think where men are credited for being strong, women are divas. I just think it's such a cop out.
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