About the Book
I Don't Care: Lessons In Love, Life, Music, and Boybands, is a collaboration between international pop star Aaron Paul and journalist Nathan James. This sober, witty, and sometimes poignant reflection of Aaron's life and times as a popular recording artist, producer, and fashionista takes the reader from his early days as an aspiring musician in the back streets of London's Battersea section, through discovery by famed producer Simon Cowell, which rocketed him to stardom as the front man of global boyband sensation Worlds Apart, and his creative journeys, which brought him to New York City, and his present-day emergence as a solo vocalist in his own right. As the story progresses, Aaron's struggles with his family, his secret sexual orientation, and the demands of celebrity status, and other trials, teach the young artist priceless lessons in navigating life in the turbulent entertainment industry. Along the way, Aaron begins to rediscover himself as a person and as a public figure, as he grows and evolves into other pursuits, including production, interior design and as a fashion critic. His relationships with lovers on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean help shape Aaron's perspective on love, and eventually, at peace with his true self, Aaron comes out of the closet, and embraces the LGBT community, as both advocate and artist. Each chapter of "I Don't Care!" takes its title from songs sung by the artist over the course of his career, giving new meaning to both his words and the music upon which they are based. The reader joins with Aaron on his odyssey of self-discovery and evolution, and other significant voices from Aaron's life add perspective to his amazing story. In the pages of this revealing volume, Aaron holds nothing back-telling his tale to Nathan and you, as openly and unabashedly as only he can. I Don't Care culminates with his recent appearance at New York's iconic Carnegie Hall, where he debuted his new single Drag Queen, and ends with a look ahead at his upcoming albums and new projects. As a raw, honest, and intriguing look at one artist's life, this book is a fascinating excursion into the realities of celebrity life, and the passion for art that keeps Aaron moving forward. Aaron's narrative brings out his most human side, and brings the reader into his world, imparting important life lessons at every turn, educating as it entertains!
About the Author :
British-born Aaron Paul is a truly accomplished entertainer and fashionista, building on a fabulous career which began when uber-producer Simon Cowell tapped him to lead Worlds Apart, a boyband which quickly rose to become a chart-busting, global sensation. Over the years, Aaron refined his craft, working in fashion and interior design, before re-emerging as a popular singer in his own right, defining his brand for a new generation of fans. As an out, proud artist, Aaron passionately supports the LGBTQ community, dedicating a recent song and video, Every Life Matters, to victims of the deadly 2016 Pulse nightclub massacre, and their families. In early 2018, Aaron debuted his single, Drag Queen, on stage at New York's world-famous Carnegie Hall. His latest album is Dance, set for release in summer 2018. Visit Aaron on Facebook at facebook.com/aaron.poole1, Twitter: @APaulMusic IG: @aaronpaulmusic Nathan James is a prolific LGBTQ author, journalist, playwright, and radio personality. Nathan's writing appears in a wide range of multimedia resources for and about the LGBT community. Nathan has written several books, plays and musicals. He emceed and coproduced a 2014 LGBT Pride Week concert at world-famous Carnegie Hall, which drew widespread critical acclaim. Nathan also recently co-produced and spoke at DBQ Magazine's LOUD 100 Celebration in February 2018, at Carnegie Hall, honoring outstanding achievements by notable LGBTQ people of color. Nathan was a regular commentator on DJ Baker's LGBT-themed podcast Da Doo-Dirty Show, and previously cohosted at WWRL-AM's Out And About. Nathan's work can be seen in NBC OUT, HuffPost, DBQ Magazine, GBM News, Pure M Magazine, Hip Hop Weekly, NY Daily News, Examiner, The Advocate, SLAY TV and Legends Of Fashion, among many others. Visit him on Facebook at facebook.com/nathanjamesFB, or on Twitter as @realNathanJames.
