“Look and image were very important - there was already incredible pressure to look feminine and sexy but I wanted to look individual and strong. I didn't have any role models except Little Nell from 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.'”

English singer-songwriter, actress, and television presenter

Toyah Willcox is an English singer-songwriter, actress, and television presenter. Over a career spanning more than five decades, she has built a wide-ranging presence in music, stage, film, and television. She has had eight top 40 singles, released more than 20 albums, written two books, appeared in more than 40 stage plays and 10 feature films, and voiced and presented numerous television shows. Her work reflects a career that moves across performance forms, from recording and live music to acting and presenting.