Table Manners podcast, the multi-talented Billie Piper took a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about her school days alongside the iconic Amy Winehouse. The British actress and singer shared insights into their shared time at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London.

At the tender age of 12, Billie ventured from Wiltshire to London to pursue her artistic aspirations, finding herself amidst the vibrant atmosphere of Sylvia Young’s renowned institution. It was here that she crossed paths with Amy Winehouse, a fellow student whose brilliance and audacity left a lasting impression.

Describing Amy as “always cheeky,” Billie fondly recalled her classmate’s penchant for the abstract, admiring her unique approach to creativity. “She would do abstract stuff, and I really loved it,” Billie remarked, highlighting Amy’s distinctiveness even in their formative years

Responding to co-host Lennie Ware’s query about Amy’s acting abilities, Billie didn’t hesitate to praise her former schoolmate’s talents. “Yeah, she could do everything. Super clever, super bright, unlike any other girl at that school,” she affirmed, shedding light on Amy’s multifaceted nature.

However, Billie also touched upon the challenges Amy faced during their time at school, revealing that she wasn’t immune to the harsh realities of teenagehood. “She got bullied quite a lot at school because she was doing her own thing, and she liked to push buttons, and do weird stuff,” Billie recounted, acknowledging the adversity Amy encountered for daring to be different.

Yet, amidst the struggles, there was an undeniable camaraderie between Billie and Amy, a mutual understanding of the creative spirit that bound them together. Despite the obstacles, their shared journey through Sylvia Young’s corridors serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of two remarkable talents whose paths briefly intertwined in the pursuit of artistic expression.

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George Millington is a music journalist and reviewer situated in central London. He does not write about a single genre but rather the commercial music industry as a whole. His first album was by The Beatles, which he purchased secondhand from a charity shop in his neighbourhood.

He discovered the gem when he was 12 years old and still has it now, claiming it to be why he fell in love with music. He likes to play disc golf when he's not writing about music. He is a one-of-a-kind individual who is always the first to bust out his air guitar on the dance-floor.

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