"Sunjay - like Lucy Ward has had mentoring (by people who have informed them which way to jump in this very tricky game)coupled with supportive parents."

Sounds like sour grapes to me, Al. Who do you think was Lucy's mentor? I first saw her perform several years ago when she was just 17 and she just took my breath away (and brought a tear to my eye). The simple, amazing talent came through from the start. That's what it takes, Al - talent. If you ain't got it you can give up. Lucy has always paddled her own canoe and to begrudge her the success she has worked so incredibly hard to earn is, quite frankly, churlish. And what's wrong with having supportive parents? Tony and Chris Ward are great people who take huge delight in what Lucy does. They're a close family and it's a pleasure to see them together.