Charl - thank you for always being there for me, not only to advise and guide me on a work level but also as a friend. You're a great girl and one of the best in the biz! I feel very lucky to have you on board. Thanks bestie for your patience and for putting up with my wobbles and nerves and for always being there with some sound advice when I need it - you're a wise northern soul... And by the way, your tea's improving!
A huge thank you to everyone at 19 - Tina, Carla, Ali, Will, Cheryl, Jo MC, Lucy and the rest of the team - you know who you are, I can't tell you how fortunate I feel to have such a talented team behind me who've worked so hard on this project and given me so much support. Over this last year my creative input and confidence has grown and you've paved the way to me working with the most amazing writers and producers - thank you!
This also applies to my fabulous record company. Lucian, David, Peter, Poppy, Orla, Cynthia, Pippa, Grant, Arlene, Sarah, Clare, Iain, Neil and all the crew at Polydor - thank you for all of your hard work. It's been really comforting having familiar faces along the way right from the beginning of the S Club days to me embarking on my solo career. I feel safe in the knowledge I have such a fantastic team behind me, to the glam squad!
What can I say? Cavey and Laura, thanks for your creativity, the laughs, the tears and just for being fabulous! Cavey, even though you make me feel like your 'girls world'... It's been emotional!
I'd also like to thank everyone who's joined the team lately - you know who you are! 'Thank you' to all the amazing writers and producers who've worked so hard on this album with me. Throughout this all, I've learnt so much and you've helped me to make a record I'm truly proud of.
I would also like to take this oppurtunity to thank my family and friends. Not a day goes by when I don't feel lucky to have you in my life. Mum, I love you to pieces, thank you for always being there for me - I truly don't know what I'd do without you. Ruskie, you truly are a lovely man, you're always there to cheer me up when I'm down and your love of life is inspiring ( PS - the jokes help too! ). Nanny Pearl, I love you with all my heart and to my brothers Jason and Lee, I want you to know I love you to bits. I know you're always on the other end of the phone - likewise! It's true what they say, as life goes on you really realize who your true friends are. I know who you are, and so do you. Thanks for always being there when I need you and I want you to know I love you all dearly.
Last and definitely not least I want to thank my fans and everyone who bought the album and has taken time to read this - I hope you enjoy it! I know I wouldn't be here without your ongoing support. Remember, be true to yourself and always follow your dreams...
Love,
Rachel