Then, in 2000, John Reid, Elton John's former manager, asked me to audition for the stage version of The Graduate he was producing. So I worked on it, got the part, and after three weeks' rehearsal I was on stage!
I've got my dad's height and smoking habit. But I think I've got my mum's looks and sensibilities.
I actually grew up playing the piano in the church and was deeply involved in music ministry.