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‘On stage, I often say I have angels on my shoulders. I know I’m lucky.’ Photograph: Handout

I was watching Ready Steady Go! when the Beatles said that Shout was their favourite song. Do you remember that moment? RobertWinchester49
When Ready Steady Go! went out, the streets would be empty because the whole country was watching. I was like every other 15-year-old girl – obsessed with the Beatles. So for John and Paul to say Shout was their favourite record released that week was phenomenal. They were revolutionising the world, so it didn’t get any better than their recommendation. I can thank the Beatles for kickstarting my career.

Was winning Eurovision an experience you enjoyed? DutchMarianne
It was terrifying because you were in the lap of the gods. Four countries got the same number of votes [and were declared joint winners]. Boom Bang-a-Bang was the only song that became a hit, but to be honest there was a song [in contention to be the UK entry] written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin that I preferred. But I’m very grateful. I always say to audiences: “Thank God you chose the song, not me, because we would have probably lost!”