Born into the poorest and least-promising background and with only a loving mother's support to help her, Martine McCutcheon has dared to follow her dreams of stardom and has achieved more in her twenty-three years than most of those who turned their noses up at her can achieve in a lifetime.
This is a story that includes a life on the run from a violent father, drinks, drugs and even an attempted murder that filled her childhood with fear; her early attempts at pop stardom and early loves, plus dates with Matt Goss and Mick Hucknall; her big break in 'EastEnders', and the shocking story of how she really came to leave the series.
Martine's story ends with today's triumphs over the tragedies of her life: the number one and platinum-selling singles and album, the starring roles in a new television series, a feature film and in 'My Fair Lady' at the National Theatre. The British public have taken Martine McCutcheon to their hearts and her life story is an inspiration to anyone born without any apparent advantages.
