Top 31 Quotes & Sayings by Jessica Mauboy

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Australian musician Jessica Mauboy.

Last updated on December 22, 2024.

Jessica Hilda Mauboy is an Australian singer, songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Darwin, Northern Territory, she rose to fame in 2006 on the fourth season of Australian Idol, where she was runner-up and subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia. After releasing a live album of her Idol performances and briefly being a member of the girl group Young Divas in 2007, Mauboy released her debut studio album, Been Waiting, the following year. It included her first number-one single, "Burn", and became the second highest-selling Australian album of 2009, certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).

Australian - Musician | Born: August 4, 1989

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The first thing I do when I get home is take my shoes off and go barefoot.

Jessica Mauboy

I've always been a big fan of Mariah Carey. I think it's her personality. As much as she has an amazing voice, she has a crazy personality and I love the fact that she's not afraid to hide that.

Jessica Mauboy

I would definitely be open to more films if the role was right. I haven't thought about a move to Hollywood, but if there was a good opportunity, and it happened that way, then I would definitely consider it!

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There's been moments where I've felt, as an indigenous woman growing up in Australia, there's been that kind of rivalry of being indigenous... I've had that experience of someone saying, 'I don't know if she's going to go that far.'

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There were country songs I connected to when there was pain, when I saw things my family were going through. It was my way of acknowledging I wasn't OK: music tapped on the door; I could work out these emotions by singing.

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When I go back home, I am just Jess, no-one special.

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The storytelling in country music is so powerful.

Jessica Mauboy

I never went to music school.

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I like to go for a run - it really clears my head and releases any stress from the day.

Jessica Mauboy

Eurovision is a wonderfully joyous and unique event.

Jessica Mauboy

There hasn't been that many indigenous Australians who have made it in the pop industry.

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I love to kick back at home with some good food, friends, & family and watch DVDs!

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We've had real strong aboriginal male artists who've crossed over to the mainstream who have toured the U.K., who have been a massive influence on myself and many, many communities around Australia.

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I thank my mum, dad, and home for keeping me in touch with my own country and my own land. I can be in the studio with Snoop Dogg or singing for Oprah, but I'm still me.

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I just want to play music with a band, live.

Jessica Mauboy

Listening to country music as a kid allowed my imagination to run wild.

Jessica Mauboy

Getting up and having the courage to share with people, all people, and even just being asked to sing, first of all, that's all part of how I express my identity.

Jessica Mauboy

I'm a big fan of 'The IT Crowd.' That's where I discovered Chris O'Dowd.

Jessica Mauboy

I've always looked up to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for their outstanding vocal performances. I've always been inspired by them.

Jessica Mauboy

I like to branch across a lot of different styles and brands in the way I dress; it's just the way my style works. So I love that I can walk into a Target store and think, 'Oh my God, I love these jeans,' and then I'll pair them with something designer.

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When I was growing up, every Sunday was a rest day, so after church, we'd get all my cousins and sisters together, and my parents would take us all shop hopping. We'd go to all the different shops, and Target was always the last on the list; we'd walk in, and Mum would say, 'Go on, go crazy!'

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When I get into the studio, it's not about trying to get a good song, it's about whatever comes naturally.

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I have written with some amazing singers and songwriters - the moment with Snoop Dogg was amazing - but being able to tell an Aboriginal story is bigger than anything that I have ever known.

Jessica Mauboy

Before every performance, you need at least half an hour to focus on what you are about to do: the walk-on and walk-off, the lyrics, how you are going to sing it - like, the original or bring your own personal flavour to it - how are you going to make it the best.

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I like to paint - I love arts and crafts.

Jessica Mauboy

We have incredible record labels in Australia, but sometimes they have a preconceived idea of how to do things.

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I have a black pair of suede Jimmy Choos. I've only worn them once to a Sony event. The heels have these arrow plates in a pattern. There's gold, black and white and they're amazing!

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