Damien Leith
Damien Leith was born in Ireland and became an Australian citizen in 2007. He is married to an Australian and has two children Jarvis, 4 and Jagger 2.
Damien started out his career as a chemist but his love and passion for the arts won over in 2006 when he won Australia’s TV show; Australian Idol. After years of playing with numerous bands across the globe, he found a home at Sony Music Australia.
Since then he has released four albums and his most recent, Remember June, has received great critical acclaim. Damien is also an accomplished author, having released his first novel One More Time in 2007 through Harper Collins and his highly anticipated second novel is due for release in April this year.
You can find Damien online at his official website and on MySpace.
Articles by Damien Leith
Kids need encouragement to play to their strengths
When I was a kid, I loved watching all the old movies. I can remember precisely the day that I…... Read more
If I were an atheist I’d still believe in Ricky Gervais
I recently watched Ricky Gervais hosting the Golden Globe Awards and found it hilarious. He’s got guts. In his closing…... Read more
Struggling to get hold of the Christmas spirit
It’s hard to believe that another year is over and tonight thoughts of Santa Clause’s arrival into homes across Australia…... Read more
Taking out the trash
Recently I was at an airport, about to set off on a 24-hour long haul flight. If you’ve ever travelled…... Read more
Kids, swings, parks and needles don’t mix
My kids love playing in parks – I think every kid does. Swings, slides and see-saws can sometimes be a…... Read more
How to be a good parent at 100 miles an hour
I was deep in conversation recently with a very successful retiree about his experiences as a father. The banter was…... Read more
Customer service is on hold
I reluctantly faced one of the simpler but more infuriating challenges that life throws at you. It can be summed…... Read more
Hard time may be the only deterrent for young offenders
Last weekend my heart sank as I watched the 60 minutes investigation into the horrific UK murder in 1993 of…... Read more
Sorry is no longer the hardest word
Last week British Prime Minister David Cameron apologized in the house of commons for what he called the ‘unjustified and…... Read more
My problem with the NAPLAN tests
Where to send your child to school? With my two young sons approaching primary age and a multitude of themed…... Read more
Phones-off Fridays
Last Friday I did the unthinkable – I switched off my mobile phone. At first there was the separation anxiety,…... Read more
Love or loathe the budget, bills are the real enemy
The Budget this week has me thinking about how no one likes their finances meddled with, especially given the prospect…... Read more
Politics and religion: now OK to discuss at dinner (mostly)
I had a chuckle recently when I read about the scandal ahead of Pope Benedict’s September visit to the UK.…... Read more
Everything rage: The spiral of anger in today’s youths
“If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.” - Abraham…... Read more
The Australian dream is fine for those who can afford it
To own your own home is the dream of many. I never noticed it as much until I arrived to…... Read more
Shock sells, even when we don’t like the message
Don’t you hate it when you see an advertisement on television that you love or you think is really clever,…... Read more
Whitney’s bad reviews will be a real test of character
Whitney Houston arrived in Australia with an airport controversy and now there’s backlash surrounding her first concert in Brisbane and…... Read more
Too fast, too young - has teen driving become worse?
I was sitting at traffic lights the other day making my way to a gig in the Hunter Valley. It…... Read more
Strength and comfort from being honest about flaws
Certain flaws are necessary for the whole. It would seem strange if old friends lacked certain quirks. ~ Goethe It’s…... Read more
Inspiration for staying creative as you get older
I woke one morning in December feeling a little queasy and was instantly reminded that my tolerance for alcohol is…... Read more
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