I’ve said sorry to everybody I wanted to – I’m good at saying sorry quickly.
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View all 211 →Any fashion designer whose clothes on me must have made them weep.
To my dad for not making it back to Birmingham to see him while I was in London doing The Streets.
To the people who, because of my career, I cannot spend time with. I have to be selfish, unfortunately.
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View profile →My little girl. I often get visits just for a cuddle.
Becoming a mum quashed so many demons within me, and gave me confidence and a sense of calm.
Working in a chip shop when I was 16. I gave my friends massive portions, but the smell was gross.
Holidays. In the Spice Girls, we found ourselves with quite a few quid, so it was lovely to hire a big house in the Caribbean and have friends and family over.
Safe, strong and smiley.
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