He didn't flinch, but in his soul he did.

And I definitely do that very British thing of, take things with a pinch of salt, stiff upper lip, you know what I mean?

A hairdresser who did my hair said, "You, my darling, have something that we call successful' hair," which is basically battered hair that's split and falling out in the back because you've had to blow-dry it every day. I don't want my hair falling out, so I wear wigs!

I used to live in a gap jumper, tracksuit bottoms and a fake flower in my hair. Shocking.

'Just Do It' is exactly what you need to hear when you're in a moment of doubt. When you're struggling, especially with sport... just do it. Stop talking about it, stop complaining about the cellulite, or that you're not able to run fast enough for the bus... just do it.

My attitude goes back to my childhood. I used to audition for theatrical roles, and you can't stand out in a room full of ambitious eight-year-old girls by acting the wallflower. I realised then that I couldn't do things half-heartedly.

I love getting dressed up, but I want to be remembered for my singing.