“The late 80s was quite a difficult time for me as an artist because I'd almost become a parody of myself. All people wanted was pink hair and for me to sing 'I Want to Be Free.' There's nothing wrong with either of those but people need to see you as a person for you to be an artist.”

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.