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Michelle Mcmanus

Michelle McManus - Singer

Michelle's is a pop singer and a winner of Simon Cowell's Pop Idol, which launched her career. She grew up in Baillieston, Glasgow.

"It's great to love yourself no matter what but not when it effects your health."


On being Scottish...


Which well known Scot do you have a great deal of respect and admiration for?

I love Dorothy Paul she is just wonderful! I used to watch all her shows when I was a wee girl!


What’s your idea of a great night out in Glasgow?

I live in the south side of Glasgow in a place called Shawlands. I go out there with my friends and we always end up in the Shed nightclub! I have had some of the best nights out there.


Why are you so proud to be Scottish?

Scotland is the most beautiful country in the world and its my home. The people are so friendly and its where they make square sausages!


What characteristics do your Scottish mates share?

We love to laugh, we love going out and we love to sing at parties.



Career…


What has been the proudest moment of your career?

Winning Pop Idol.


How would you describe the music on your album in five words?

Easy listening chilled love songs.


Which has been your most memorable gig so far?

Glasgow SECC Pop Idol tour. The fans gave me a five minute standing ovation and I cried my eyes out!


Which is the one song do you love performing because of the reaction from the fans?

All this time.


What song on your new album means the most to you?

Breaking Free - Its all about my life after winning Pop Idol.


If you had to pick a lyric that most expresses how you see life - what would it be?

Seal's Crazy - "In a world full of people only some want to fly - isn't that crazy".



Guiding…



What values did you learn in Guiding that remains useful to you today?


My sisters where in the Brownies and they loved it as they went with all their mates from school and made new friends from other schools too. They learned lots of new skills including how to work as a team and share. This is really important for later years as everything you do usually involves team work!


Being a woman…


If you could perform two songs with any singer in the world - who would it be?

I would love to perform in Las Vegas with Celine Dion! She is one of my favourite singers of all time. I would love to sing "Think Twice" and my song "The meaning of love" with her.


What was the transitional moment for you when you finally made a commitment to yourself to lose weight?

I always knew I was big but when I finally weighed myself and discovered I was 22st I knew I had to do something now for health reasons and not because I felt unhappy. It's great to love yourself no matter what but not when it effects your health.


What's important to her...


When did you last punch the air with joy?

When my Mum and Dad bought me a big pair of fluffy slippers for Christmas.


What do you always have in your fridge?

Humous and carrots.


If you could read the mind of anyone famous - who would it be?

Robbie Williams - he is a genius.


If you could win a million pounds for a charity or NPO of your choice - which one would it be?

HCPT - I used to work with this amazing charity and they do incredible work all year round for children up and down the country.


To find out more about Michelle please see www.michelle-mcmanus.com

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