Queen’s adopted frontman on his late-night online shopping habit, being shameless, and a secret about his hair
Queen’s adopted frontman on his late-night online shopping habit, being shameless, and a secret about his hair
Born in Indiana, Lambert, 41, was runner-up on American Idol in 2009. His debut album, For Your Entertainment, included the international hit Whataya Want From Me, which earned him a Grammy nomination. His second album, Trespassing, became the first by an openly gay artist to reach the No 1 spot in the US and Canada. Since 2012 he has toured the world with Queen, and also had a cameo in the Oscar-winning film Bohemian Rhapsody. High Drama, his new album, was released yesterday. He lives in Los Angeles.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
I have very poor time management. I am often running late, I procrastinate a lot.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
I don’t embarrass easily: I’m kinda shameless.
Describe yourself in three words
Creative, part-time loner.
What would your superpower be?
I was lucky enough to get one. The talent that I have has done a lot for me, I think that is sort of a superpower.
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
When I was younger, I had terrible acne, so it left my skin with scars. I’ve gone to dermatologists and it’s a lot better, but the surface of my face is not perfect.
Who would play you in the film of your life?
Toni Collette.
What is your most unappealing habit?
I eat too fast.
What is the worst thing anyone’s said to you?
“You’re never going to make it.” It was some guy I was dating. I had the last laugh.
Would you choose fame or anonymity?
If I were crazy uber famous, that would rob me too much of my freedom and my normalcy but, at the same time, a little notoriety feels good.
What was the last lie you told?
“It’s not a big deal, don’t worry about it.”
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
“Here’s the thing … ”
What has been your biggest disappointment?
I’ve learned to accept everything. Part of enjoying life is releasing those disappointments.
If you could edit your past, what would you change?
I would try to work on being able to trust people more easily.
If not yourself, who would you most like to be?
I don’t want to be anybody else – I’m not interested in that.
