Paul Mercurio Encore

The Scary Guy Podcast

Australian film, the romantic comedy, Strictly Ballroom turns 30 this year. Baz Lurhmann's feature directorial debut starring Paul Mercurio in his first acting role.

The winner of the Prix De Jeunesse at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival, Eight nominations and three awards at the 1993 BAFTA's as well as 1994 Golden Globe nomination for Best Picture.

It's fair to say that love is in the air for this iconic movie.

In Season One, Scary and Gary chatted with Paul, who along with his dancing and choreography is also a successful author, chef, brewer, TV personality and now politician.

Paul talked about his difficult relationship with his famous Dad. Being brought up in a tough Australian neighbourhood by a single Mum. How taking up ballet aged nine was to shape his life and how he sees himself now as a Husband and Father.

Paul describes in this episode a train journey he took as a teenager embarking on his dancing career. Leaving as a boy, coming home a man.

Paul is still on his journey. Now helping others as politician.

For more information:

paulmercurio.com