“When I left home at 17, I became successful astronomically fast. But I think my parents were so frightened of me failing that they focused on that more than my success.”

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.