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I left school at 15 and my outlook on life was the same as it is now. I was always a hopeful child if not always a happy one. I was outgoing, sociable, funny, and I was accepted by my peers. All I was
When I was 16, my life was a strange mixture. I’d just lost my dad [Double Formula One world champion Graham Hill], but at the same time I could get a moped. So everything was opening up for me, but o
In August 1991, Oasis played their debut gig at the Boardwalk club in Manchester – Noel Gallagher was in attendance to see his younger brother’s band, which he would soon join, assuming control over t
It was a 24/7 existence. The phone did not stop ringing. It was like being on Concorde for six years, and I loved it. The speed at which they went from A-Z was incredible. They did the Marquee, then t
As she releases her new book Still Beautiful , Katie Piper opens up about ‘truly’ living, contemplating adoption and the hot topic she’ll never discuss on daytime TV
I have been a huge James Arthur fan for years. My mum introduced me to his music as she loved him on The X Factor and has been a massive fan ever since. She took me to see him for the first time, whic