I was always a bit of a showgirl; it was in my blood. I never thought I would have a career as a singer, though.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I always knew I wanted to work in entertainment, but I actually really wanted to be a singer more than an actress.
I just became a singer, because I could never get work as an actress.
I never saw myself as a singer; I never really thought I had the voice for it.
I was always a show girl. My parents were wonderful. There wasn't a lot going on where we lived, but they ferried me to classes and competitions all over the place. When I was 12, I came to London as a finalist in a singing competition and I was completely wide-eyed.
I got to the point where I'd featured on songs; I'd done backing singing for major artists. I'd done all these shows, but it was always for other people.
I was always a singer and a dancer, and I always wanted to be an actress. For me, it's all just one thing.
I didn't know whether I wanted to be an actress or a singer then.
I always thought I was a singer, but I really am not.
I didn't want to just be another girl singer. I wanted there to be something that set me apart.
I was always one of those fortunate people who never wanted to be anything other than a singer and an actor. Most people know me as a singer, but I am also an actor.