Jamie Cullum 'teased' about height since marriage to model Sophie Dahl
Jazz-pop star Jamie Cullum has revealed he gets teased about his height - especially since marrying former fashion model Sophie Dahl.
Cullum has spoken about people poking fun at him for his diminutive stature of five foot, three inches, particularly since tying the knot with model turned author Dahl, who is a towering 6 foot.
The singer is currently promoting a new album, the ironically entitled Taller, and was asked about people commenting on his height while talking to the Sunday Mirror. He said: “I brought that one on myself, calling the album Taller, so I can’t be frustrated about it. Obviously I am short. And it is something I’ve been gently teased about my whole life, particularly when I married a taller woman.”
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He went on to say the height difference is not an issue and it helps him compose songs. He continued: “But I’ve taken something that could be my vulnerable spot and used it to say something. For me the kernel of that song is not so much about my height, it’s a love letter to my wife.
“Being in a relationship you have to grow together. Hopefully she’s made me taller in our relationship – to stand the test of time and to grow as a couple, you need to match each other.”
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The 39-year-old went on to describe how his wife, with who he shares two daughters, has influenced him ‘hugely’. Cullum said: “She’s a very honest, open person and she’s taught me to be more honest and open myself, just by being around her.
“She’s influenced me hugely. She’s a writer, and I see how she writes with great integrity.
“Sophie is the first person to hear my stuff. She’s super honest, but she doesn’t say ‘I don’t like that, that’s rubbish’. She’s constructive.”
Taller is Cullum’s eighth studion album, and first since 2014. It is out now.
