I'm Trying To Be A

I Was Told I Had Brain Damage. I Always Knew It Was An Unfair Label. Now I Have A Clearer Understanding Of What's Wrong And I Feel Relieved And A Bit More Relaxed About Myself.

For Now I'm Happy The Way I Am – Short And Plump. I Would Not Go In For Botox Or Anything Like That. I'm Content With The Way I Look. What's Wrong With Looking Like Susan Boyle? What's The Matter With That?

When You Sing, You Put On A Persona. I Hide Behind That Person On Stage. You Can Feel Like Death, But You Have To Put It On. The Audience Wants To See Someone Smiley.

My Love Of Singing Is Hereditary.

It Was My Mum Who Got Me Into Singing Properly - She Knew I Had To Do Something With My Voice Because She Knew I Was Talented. She Was The One Who Pushed Me Into Joining A Choir All Those Years Ago, When I Was About 12. I Remember She Told Me To Start With The Choir And Just See Where It Took Me.