The state of my hair right now is… Curly, high-pony, and tickling my face.
The state of my heart right now is… Tender but kicking strong.
The best accessory I ever bought was… A Wakandan Kimoyo beaded bracelet.
The most famous person I’ve met is… Lin-Manuel Miranda [creator of Hamilton]. He’s a legend, icon and genius.
Back in high school, I was… Always dancing, humming a tune or tapping my feet and hands. I always left assignments until the night before and had too much fun in class.
The best thing about being in Hamilton is… Sharing the stage with such beautiful, world-class performers.
The worst thing about Hamilton is… How much you don’t get to see your family. It’s hard to be away for so long.
When alone in my car I… Blast my favourite hyper fixation song and album, while absolutely vibing out.
People don’t know that I… Performed in Girl Power, a ’90s Brit-pop tribute show.
If you want to make my blood boil, start talking about… People who block the entrances and exits of escalators. They make me wanna scream!
I feel sad when… I’m not moving. That includes toward my goals or not exercising and dancing. I just have to move!
The last time I laughed hysterically was… Three nights ago, watching The Emperor’s New Groove. What an absolute classic.
If I could have a superpower it would be… Flight! I’ve always dreamed and still dream that I can fly.
I’m shit scared of… Bugs. I’m very jumpy around them.
My autobiography would be titled… Always On The Move!
My secret food indulgence is… Hazelnut chocolate. Oh boy, do I love that!
The song that makes me smile and want to dance is… Any song from the album An Evening With Silk Sonic [Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak].
My all-time favourite TV character is… Taskmaster [Avengers cartoon], but even more if he was a hero.
The song I can’t get out of my head is… Any Hamilton song. They are constantly looping in my brain.
My gay mates are… Absolute icons!
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