Lolly Jar Not Out Of Reach For Gabrielle; Skinny Figure Nothing But Dreams

Former pirate-eye-patch-wearer and pop-soul star Gabrielle has told the Mail of her crippling addiction… to lollies and chocs.

The multi-platinum (although more recently low-profile) singer was speaking out against industry standards that suggest all performers need to look like models. Oh, and she’s got a new album out, coincidentally.

“It has taken me years to feel comfortable with who I am,” she says. “So why would I want to start looking and sounding like everyone else now? I’m just a normal girl. I’m not stick- thin, because I love my food. I don’t do drugs, but I like sweet drinks and chocolate.”

…”I don’t go along with the idea that you have to look a certain way or be a certain size to make music. We’re all individuals.

“You might be the skinniest, most amazing-looking woman, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to have hits.”

If you can think of any more Gabrielle song titles to make into a title, feel free to send them in on a postcard, because – apart from harbouring a secret love of Dreams – that’s really the only reason we highlighted this story.