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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Jessica Boulton

Paul O'Grady's rise from Birkenhead to top-tier TV - and mix-up that changed his name

Paul O’Grady tidied his blond locks and laughed as he pulled his Auntie Chrissie’s trademark Marlene Dietrich pose.

His friend was in the bathroom and on the spur of the moment, Paul had tried on their wig - a random act of curiosity that would change his life.

Because in the mirror he didn’t just see his reflection - but a revelation: He could become someone else - someone simply fabulous, even if just for an evening.

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