Author: Hugh Jackman

Fear

I was probably more scared of my high school exams than I was of the Oscars. At the time you think it's everything and if you don't do well your life's over. Opportunities are gone. So the more you do it the less the fear is present.

Hugh Jackman

I was probably more scared of my high school exams than I was of the Oscars. At the time you think it's everything and if you don't do well your life's over. Opportunities are gone. So the more you do it the less the fear is present.

Famous

I'm doing a new musical on Broadway which opens in October called 'The Boy from Oz' where I play Peter Allen. For those of you who don't know he became first famous in America for marrying Liza Minelli.

Hugh Jackman

I'm doing a new musical on Broadway which opens in October called 'The Boy from Oz' where I play Peter Allen. For those of you who don't know he became first famous in America for marrying Liza Minelli.

Family

My parents were drawn to the idea that there was space and opportunity in Australia. For the meagre sum of &pound10 you could sail your entire family out to Australia so that's what my father chose to do.

Hugh Jackman

My parents were drawn to the idea that there was space and opportunity in Australia. For the meagre sum of &pound10 you could sail your entire family out to Australia so that's what my father chose to do.

Education

My father is a real idealist and he's all about learning. If I asked for a pair of Nikes growing up it was just a resounding 'No.' But if I asked for a saxophone one would appear and next day and I'd be signed up for lessons. So anything to do with education or learning my father would spare no expense.

Hugh Jackman

My father is a real idealist and he's all about learning. If I asked for a pair of Nikes growing up it was just a resounding 'No.' But if I asked for a saxophone one would appear and next day and I'd be signed up for lessons. So anything to do with education or learning my father would spare no expense.

Dad

My friends say 'Man you're going to have kids sleeping on pillowcases with your face on it! You're going to be on toothbrushes and magnets and stuff.' I guess now that I'm a dad I'm thrilled about that.

Hugh Jackman

My friends say 'Man you're going to have kids sleeping on pillowcases with your face on it! You're going to be on toothbrushes and magnets and stuff.' I guess now that I'm a dad I'm thrilled about that.

Dad

My kids are not that interested in my movie career by the way. My son in particular never talks about it. He just wants me as his dad.

Hugh Jackman

My kids are not that interested in my movie career by the way. My son in particular never talks about it. He just wants me as his dad.

Dad

I've never heard my dad say a bad word about anybody. He always keeps his emotions in check and is a true gentleman. I was taught that losing it was indulgent a selfish act.

Hugh Jackman

I've never heard my dad say a bad word about anybody. He always keeps his emotions in check and is a true gentleman. I was taught that losing it was indulgent a selfish act.

Dad

One afternoon when I was 9 my dad told me I'd be skipping school the next day. Then we drove 12 hours from Melbourne to Sydney for the Centenary Test a once-in-a-lifetime commemorative cricket match. It was great fun – especially for a kid who was a massive sports fan.

Hugh Jackman

One afternoon when I was 9 my dad told me I'd be skipping school the next day. Then we drove 12 hours from Melbourne to Sydney for the Centenary Test a once-in-a-lifetime commemorative cricket match. It was great fun – especially for a kid who was a massive sports fan.

Dad

Now I meditate twice a day for half an hour. In meditation I can let go of everything. I'm not Hugh Jackman. I'm not a dad. I'm not a husband. I'm just dipping into that powerful source that creates everything. I take a little bath in it.

Hugh Jackman

Now I meditate twice a day for half an hour. In meditation I can let go of everything. I'm not Hugh Jackman. I'm not a dad. I'm not a husband. I'm just dipping into that powerful source that creates everything. I take a little bath in it.

Cool

I once sang 'Summer Nights' from 'Grease' at a bar in Melbourne with John Travolta who's a good friend of mine. He looked cool singing the part of Danny – sitting in an armchair smoking a cigar – while I got stuck playing Sandy.

Hugh Jackman

I once sang 'Summer Nights' from 'Grease' at a bar in Melbourne with John Travolta who's a good friend of mine. He looked cool singing the part of Danny – sitting in an armchair smoking a cigar – while I got stuck playing Sandy.

Change

I just find the evangelical church too well restrictive. But the School of Practical Philosophy is nonconfrontational. We believe there are many forms of Scripture. What is true is true and will never change whether it's in the Bible or in Shakespeare. It's about oneness.

Hugh Jackman

I just find the evangelical church too well restrictive. But the School of Practical Philosophy is nonconfrontational. We believe there are many forms of Scripture. What is true is true and will never change whether it's in the Bible or in Shakespeare. It's about oneness.