Summary
THE life of a TV presenter looks pretty glamorous, from the outside at least. Since winning a national competition to become a TV presenter in 1985, aged 17, I've interviewed countless celebrities - and dated quite a few, too - travelled to far- flung holiday destinations and handled deadly animals ... all in the name of light entertainment.
I even spent a good few years trussed up in ridiculous outfits, teetering around on high heels, pretending to laugh at John Leslie's terrible jokes as the hostess on Wheel of Fortune.See the full content of this document
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To Succeed On Tv, Don't Believe Your Own Hype
Hearing other presenters moaning about hard work and long hours makes me laugh. We show off, have fun, and get paid for it. I'm under no illusions about what I do for a living, and I reckon that is why I've lasted almost 20 years in the business.
I grew up in Ilford, Essex, the youngest of three children. My father was a builder, and my mum ...See the full content of this document
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