Many moons ago I trained in both acting and musical theatre - nowadays the technique and quality has dropped off through a combination of misuse, the passage of time and a lack of confidence. But it will always be my passion, and i'll regret not following my dreams for the rest of my life.

My reasons for choosing cover songs are generally just a lifetime love, or that they're flavour of the moment, or I find them pretty/sad/fitting/challenging/etc, however the mood takes me really. I have lots of my own songs hidden away in lovely fabric covered, embroidered books embellished with ribbon and sequins; they hardly ever see the light of day, through lack of courage. Maybe one day.

These songs are just to keep me sane; I sing and write for my own pleasure and expression, and am under no illusions that my voice is anything special, or that I'm gifted or anything pompous and snobby like that. So please don't shoot me down - opinions are wonderful, and everyone is entitled to their own, but being bitchy and narrow minded just for the sake of it is more than a little pathetic.

My Weaknesses:

Queen. Julie Andrews. Susan Hampshire. Singing in the rain with an old guitar that you don't mind getting wet, so your fingers slide around on the fretboard and you can't quite hit the notes you aim for. Sandy Denny. Eddi Reader. Disney, old and new. Flutes. Hannah Jane Fox; wonderful performer, extremely gifted writer, beautiful and lovely lady. Autumn. Cups of tea, in proper teacups with saucers. Music. Theatre. Musical Theatre. Cold days, the kind where you can't step out unless you're wrapped up in a scarf, a big old coat and warm shoes. Sondheim. Rehearsals. Old tv show re-runs, especially Bewitched, The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Lucy Show. Long sleeves on jumpers, to tuck your hands away in. Kerry Ellis' growls. Kerry Ellis in general. Pretty, enchanting redheads. Bearded Collies. Mary Poppins. Rain that breaks a spell of humidity. Songs that make my eyes smile. Pointless drives to important places in the middle of the night, to make missing people just that little bit easier. Ballet.

Influences and/or Favourite Voices:

Queen. Hannah Jane Fox. Julie Andrews. Kerry Ellis. Ruthie Henshall. Judy Garland. Linzi Hateley. Lucille Ball. Maggie Cronin. Judi Dench. Carol Burnett. Belinda Lang. Caroline o' Connor. Karen Carpenter. Cyndi Lauper.

♥ Love and gratitude always, for unfailing affection, inspiration, sunshine and support beyond the call of duty - Anita Dobson. I'll forever be grateful that you took the time to get to know a lost little girl with her head in the clouds and a mind full to bursting with dreams.