The 5-Minute Interview: Natasha Hamilton, Singer
'People think I'm tone deaf. I'm not'
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Your support makes all the difference.Natasha Hamilton, 24, former member of girl band Atomic Kitten, is fronting the Boots "change one thing campaign" which aims to help smokers quit the habit
If I weren't talking to you right now I'd be...
Fast asleep, having a quick snooze in the back of the car after a performance. It's one of my favourite hobbies.
A phrase I use far too often...
Erm, like... When I get stuck for words I use that phrase; it's a habit.
I wish people would take more notice of...
Each other and take time to get to know their neighbours and be pleasant. Especially in the bigger cities, where people don't communicate much or show compassion.
The most surprising thing that happened to me...
When my boyfriend proposed. I was stunned, I was not expecting it at all and I said yes twice to make sure.
A common misperception of me is...
I am tone deaf because of my girl band background. I think I am winning the sceptics round though.
I am not a politician but...
I would tackle the environment and the energy crisis. I think they are the crucial issues facing our generation and the next. I would improve animal welfare and protection.
I'm good at...
General knowledge; if you're doing a quiz, then I am your woman. I love anything quiz related
I'm very bad at...
Drawing, I can't even draw a circle. I tried everything to improve my technique but no luck.
The ideal night out is...
Dinner with friends, with some wine and good conversation and go dancing and have fun afterwards.
In moments of weakness...
I would probably buy something expensive, that I would regret later. Happened a few times. I would have said smoking but I have kicked that habit to the curb.
You know me as a popstar but in truer life I'd have been a...
Property developer or entrepreneur.
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