Alesha Dixon

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• [Discussing healthcare in Tanzania] "I think people in England take things for granted, we complain about our NHS system and yes it’s not perfect but believe me it’s far better than what they've got here."

• "My friends call me Monica because she's the one in Friends who's obsessed with cleaning. I always think the house looks messy; a messy house can depress me. It can make me feel messy. If my house is clean and everything is in order, I feel better."

• "It was the lowest point of my life. I just kept thinking, 'What have I done to deserve this?' I didn't see the point in living."

• "When you are knocked down you have two choices - stay down or get back up, stronger."

• "I'm not dating. I'm still single and loving it. It's taken me a little while to say being single is a good thing, but now it's great. After a six-year relationship I'm finally baggage-free."

• "Strictly has just given me a real zest for life. Life is so short. We should all grasp it."