Three people who inspire me.

Justin Lee Collins.

Justin Lee Collins is an entertainer who I have grown to love in recent years.
He is originally from Bristol, my home town, so I have followed his work.
He has an ability to make me laugh all the time. He has worked as a stand up comic, radio and television presenter. He is adaptable, working alone and with his co-star Alan Carr, on The Sunday Night project. I think being able to switch from a solo performer to part of a team is an admirable talent.
One of the things I admire most and that has influenced me is his determination and commitment to mastering a new skill, He has had numerous shows on TV including the “Convention Crasher” where he has to perfect different skills and compete at professional conventions to win prizes. Some of the tasks included ventriloquism and Clowning. He has recently done a similar show where he had to perfect ballroom dancing, even though he had little natural ability and had to loose three stone he persevered and achieved a lot, I think this shows determination and in my experience there is a lot to be said for this!

The link I have added shows him in his show "Justin Lee Collins west end star"


Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson, also known as the "King of Pop", was a musician and one of the most successful and influential entertainers of all time.
He had an amazing career and his talent was obvious even as a child when he performed with his brothers in The Jackson 5. His versatility is something to be admired, his voice, along with his dancing ability have entertained for many decades and he has many timeless hits. I am sure there is at least one song that everyone could love.
He has also been the inspiration for numerous artists both musically and thanks to his choreography in his videos dance wise too. No one else is so famous for a particular dance step.
He is known to have transformed music videos and made them into an art form , videos like “Thriller” and “Beat it” are arguably the most famous of all time.
Despite his endless achievements including the best selling album of all time, I admire the way his music has broken down cultural, racial and generational barriers. But also the way he used his status in a positive way and donated millions to charity, he supported numerous charities and had his own foundation. I have always admired his work, and danced numerous times to his music. The fact he did so much for others just adds to the admiration.


This video shows just how much MJ has inspired and influenced musicians.

Natalie Muschamp.

In April 2008 I was working in Portugal when I met my colleague and friend Natalie.
We were both working as dancers in a casino and lived together, she would often talk about how she could create a production as good or better than the one we were in. She would dissect every part from how she would conduct rehearsal to music choice, inappropriate costume choices the lot. At times throughout the contract I felt I could of gone crazy with her. But I have to hand it to her she knew what her dream was and she has now achieved it. It was a chance encounter whilst she was working in Milan and telling someone of her ideas and passion that she met a lady with a contact in an Italian Casino. She then secured a contract with the Casino San Remo in Italy, and set about forming her company, making her show and finding her dancers. Realizing she was not one for dealing with the nitty gritty she found herself a partner so she could focus on the creative side. Her company “Choices” is a dream come true for her and I was delighted that I could work with her in her first production Je suis mes choix.
Natalie has achieved what she always wanted. She was clear in knowing what it was she wanted to achieve and has achieved it. It is this determination and focus that I find inspirational. When you have worked with someone and then less than eighteen months later you are working for them you know that you too can achieve what you want.
I have attached the link of her first promotional video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYAjhf9l210&feature=player_embedded