Sia Furler

I have social anxiety. It's easier up on stage because there's security in being there. When I'm off stage I'm trying not to be a manic freak. I'm quite shy.

I'm sensitive and get easily upset and insulted.

I'm an advocate of 'it's not what you are, it's who you are.'

I have a naturally camp sensibility and a camp sense of humour. I love the icons that gay people love.

To my family and friends, I'm very definitely a clown. But do you know what? Doing a drama would almost seem easy because I wouldn't need to find that gag in a line.

When you're as plain as I am, you've gotta have a gimmick.