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I was in Kensington Gardens and this couple stopped me and said: “Hey, could we get a picture? I said: “Sure.” I put my arms around their shoulders, and they looked at me and said: “No, can you take a picture of us?”
Forgetting the words to my own songs on stage. I’m a very good mumbler of my own songs. You’d be surprised how few people notice – if you smile and do it confidently, they’re none the wiser.
I recently had a dramatic fall on stage in Hungary. It was a massive stage – I was miles away from the audience – and I didn’t expect there to be two monitors in the middle of it. I went completely arse over tit and landed on my chin. First, I felt shock, pain, embarrassment, and then I felt lucky that I didn’t break any teeth or bite through my tongue. I asked for an ice pack for my chin, got up and finished the set.
Going on stage and saying, “Good evening Lyon!” I was in Marseille.
Like you’ve got no other thought in your head.
For bringing positivity to people.
A hand-painted beaded dress from New York. It weighs about 16lb and cost me £4,000, 30 years ago.
Stay out of other people’s business.
Kind, fun and professional.
Getting my full Equity card as a professional performer.
Esther Freud, Sharleen Spiteri, Johannes Radebe, Jack Whitehall, Mark Radcliffe, Shakin' Stevens
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