Biography: Amit Paul

Published on February 29, 2004 By Parvin In Music

Full name:
Amit Sebastian Paul

Born:
October 29th 1983 in Boden, Sweden

Tallness:
5'8" (178 cm)

Favourite car:
Mercedes S-class, BMW Z-8

What are some artists/bands that you currently like?
Queen, Stevie!

In the years to come, when you look back upon this experience, how would you like to be remembered? Would you like to be remembered in that idolizing star manner to begin with?
I would like to be remembered as a band with good music but still doing their own thing.

Have you ever overslept/got too late to an important interview/show?
Oh yes. In Singapore they called my room and woke me 15 minutes before our most important photoshoot. STRESS!

What kind of movies do you like?
Good movies, good stories/plots and actors. I don't like teen shit (excuse the french).

Where do you think the direction of the A-Teens music is headed?
It'll always be pop with a million influenses.

Do you ever listen to your own music at home?
Demos yes, old ones too, the albums rarely.

What is the most important for you, love or career?
Love!!

Do you have siblings? If so are they older or younger than you?
Yes, younger.

What do you do on your day off? If you go out like shopping or to the movies, do you ever get noticed?
Play the piano, spend it in my studio or hang with friends.

Do you ever get homesick?
Yes, this summer with 4 months away was too long.

If you had to choose between dancing and singing, what would you choose?
Sing, I have always been singing. I couldn't live without it.

Whats the best thing a fan has ever done for you?
Just existing, it is amazing to have the support we have. THANKS!

Have you met your biggest fans yet?
I think there is not ONE big fan, but several and I love them equally.

If a fan invites you to dinner (for example a great dinner with Italian food like pasta and pizza), would you accept?
Depends on time and place. But in theory yes.

What is daily eating and exercise habits?
Exercise physically every day. Singing every other day if not more. Eat 3 meals a day.

What bugs you about the other in the group?
Nothing that I can think of.

You are all great at singing and dancing, but what do you really stink at?
I can NOT draw!! I really really hate that 'bout myself.

If you could go back in time for a day, who would you spend it with and what would you do?
I would be at Wembly 1986 and see the Queen show!

Could you ever be friends with a fan?
Yes, but when a fan becomes a friend he/she wouldn't be a fan anymore.

What are you scared of?
To not be there. When we are on the road and away and if serious stuff would happen (like someone dying) and if I wouldn't be there for those I love.

What is one of the most coolest places you have been to for a concert that you did? And why?
The Gorge in Seattle. That was nuts. SO beautiful.

What three things would you take on the desert island?
Record collection, good stereo and my friends.

What is the most embarassing thing you did on stage?
I have a bunch of small blunders but no massive one.

Spill on each others biggest secret and their most stupidest and embarassing mistake.
Never, they are my friends and trust is what I value the most.

Do you have your own A-Teens doll at home?
All the four of us actually.

What do you plan to do with your lives after your singing career is over?
Hopefully it will never be "over". I will always sing.

How do you take out the stress of your work or if you've just had a bad day? Some people write, some people take nice long baths.. how do you handle it?
I write prose or songs. If possible I play the piano.

Have you ever gone to your website chatroom pretending that you weren't a person part of your group and asked the people in the chatroom what they did or didn't like about the group?
Actually no. Or not voulentarely, when I forget my password but that doesn't count.

How many languages do you speak?
3 or 4. English, Swedish, German and a little Bengali.

Have you ever tried smoking?
NO!!!

Whats the hardest part of being a pop star?
Not being home. Nor seeing friends and family.

What has been the best moment of your career so far?
The day I felt like a "real" artist. This summer sometime.

Are you sick of being famous sometimes?
Yes, not often but when u wanna be private and just chill on town and people stare at u.

Do you write with your right or left hand?
Right.

What do you see in a person of the opposite sex?
At first eyes, then personality.

What would you name your island if you had one?
Shangri la!

What do you wish for christmas?
Don't know. I am kinda feeling a PS2.

If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be and why?
Stevie, to have his voice and sing. But also be blind and see what that feels like.

Let's say you fall in love with a fan, but your manager disagrees. What would you do?
Not care about the manager. My private life is my business!

What do you do with all the money you make?
Save for later in life. I also built a studio for demos and stuff.

Have you had a stalker or a really obsessed fan?
-

What is your favorite ice cream flavors?
Strawberry and lime!

If you had 24 hours to live, where would you go and what would you do?
I would throw a massive party for everyone I ever knew.

Which was the latest music you bought?
A swedish metal group called Lost Horizon. AMAZING!

If you would see a boy/girl that you think is cute in a crowd at a concert would you do?
Look at her, and sing to her!

What was the nastiest thing you did when you were a kid and what was your happiest and the most unforgettable childhood memory?
I put salt on my parents tooth brushes.

Do you drink coffee?
Yes, black!!

What is the most flattering thing a fan has done for you?
Probably wanting to marry me. That is a huge thing and very flattering.

What is the weirdest birthday present you have gotten?
I got like 10 seashell magnets from my grandmother, literally, I have no clue what to do with 'em though...

If your boy/girlfriend told you to leave your career in A-Teens, would you leave it?
Not right now but maybe if "the one" told me to. But probably not!

Did you ever think you would make it big someday?
Not really. I dreamed of it. But this was one of wildest dreams.

Are you all just like a brothers and sisters? Do you fight and everything?
Of course, but usually it's about work stuff.

What would you be doing now if you never got into the A-Teens?
Studying. I still am but fulltime.

What was one of the funniest experiences you've had with each other?
I had alot of fun this summer in the states!

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