I could have a degree in music and come on the show, and Simon could still say 'You stink'.
That's one of the things I hope that the book can do, is to restore some dignity to Joe Cinque.
At her birthday, my seven-year-old daughter will say that she wants these big cakes and certain expensive toys as presents, and I can't say no to her. It would just break my heart. But when I was little, for birthdays we just played outside and we were happy if we got any cake.