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Tell us (in no fewer than 100 words), who is Steven Oliver?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m still figuring that out! I\u2019ve been a writer, a performer, a poet, a songwriter, a dancer, a wannabe singer and a sexy bitch. You might have seen me on ABC\u2019s Black Comedy<\/em>, or hosting SBS\u2019s Faborginal<\/em>, or even in the documentary Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky<\/em>, but my work on television is only a small part of me \u2014 you get to see a lot more of me in my show!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019d love to hear about life when you were younger. Where did you grow up?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m from a small town in North West Queensland called Cloncurry, population about 2500, and that’s where my performing started. I was 5 years old in the backyard of my grandparent’s house and whenever there were family barbecues or parties going on they would always get me to put on a little dance show to entertain everyone. Then I moved to Townsville to go to school and danced my way through there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you always been funny<\/em>? Or is it something you had worked towards?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I think my family has always been funny and I just think Blackfellas in general are funny \u2014 it must be in the blood. And being gay is a big part of that too. From being part of the gay community, to watching drag shows and being a simple bitch sometimes, we\u2019re always making each other laugh. Even just being an Australian in general, there\u2019s a specific sense of humour we all share and its all mixed up in there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before the life you now live, what were you doing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve always performed, but, that being said, I\u2019ve worked a few odd jobs too. I’ve worked at a Telstra shop and also as a receptionist at the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Legal Service. If you ever saw my sketch \u2018Black on Track\u2019 on Black Comedy<\/em>, it all came from working at that call centre and pretty much is all true lol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deep down, are you the same person from all those years ago?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes and no. I think deep down there\u2019s a spirit you have as a person that stays the same but the way you perceive the world can definitely change. For example, when I was younger my two least favourite Michael Jackson songs were Man in the Mirror<\/em> and Human Nature <\/em>and now that I\u2019m older they\u2019re actually my two favourite songs. I think that comes from life experience and becoming a bit more humble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Comedy is always going to be subjective. Do you have a team you bounce your jokes and ideas off? Or are you flying solo?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I fly solo. Definitely when I\u2019m hanging out with friends I\u2019ll come up with some stupid stuff and get a laugh and then I\u2019ll think \u2018ooh I\u2019ll use that!\u2019 But I don\u2019t have a team. Pretty sure that only happens in Hollywood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Was there a defining moment in your life, when you knew you were on the right path?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n No, I think I\u2019ve always had a strong instinct for being a storyteller and a performer. I strongly believe that when you have moments of d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu, that\u2019s a sign you are on the right track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s the worst thing about being Steven Oliver?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The worst thing is being a dramatic bitch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s the best thing about being Steven Oliver?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The best thing is being a sexy <\/em>dramatic bitch<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.horizonfestival.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bb-3website-hero.jpg\")
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