Following Jessie J’s recent foot break, which caused her to pull-out of Katy Perry’s US tour, the singer has claimed that she has new-found respect for those who’ve lost their legs. Yes, she really said that.
The rising star, who is now back to full health following her stint in a “smurf shoe”, spoke to Q about how being unable to perform or walk properly for two months has given her a different view on those who suffer everyday of their lives following the loss of their limbs through amputation or accident.
“I'm back in the swing, getting my cast off after nine weeks of this awful Smurf shoe,” said Jessie. “But it's put everything in perspective. I have a different respect now for people who don't have legs.”
She then went on to talk about her disgust at people who think celebrities get different hospitality and treatment compared to those who aren’t famous.
“You give so much as an artist, you give, you give, you give. I'll break my foot and I've got fans going, 'I've got a tummy ache, can I get a re-tweet.' People think you go to a special hospital, get special casts and treatment. It's a lie - I'm the same as anyone else. And that was a moment when I had a proper good cry.”
Now, I don’t know about you, but in my honest opinion, a foot-break isn’t too comparable to the total loss of a leg – and I’m sure any amputee would agree. But what do you think about Jessie’s comments? Tell us in the comments section below.
You can catch Jessie J singing live this October - check the dates and details below.
Jessie J UK & Ireland Tour Dates are as follows:
Mon October 17th 2011 - O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham
Tue October 18th 2011 - O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham
Wed October 19th 2011 - Dome Doncaster, Doncaster
Fri October 21st 2011 - Apollo Manchester, Manchester
Sat October 22nd 2011 - Liverpool Guild of Students, Liverpool
Sun October 23rd 2011 - BIC, Bournemouth
Tue October 25th 2011 - Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Wed October 26th 2011 - Bridlington Spa Centre, Bridlington
Thu October 27th 2011 - Plymouth Pavillion, Plymouth
Sat October 29th 2011 - Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff
Sun October 30th 2011 - O2 Academy Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AW
Tue November 1st 2011 - Hammersmith Apollo, London
Wed November 2nd 2011 - Hammersmith Apollo, London
Thu November 3rd 2011 - Brighton Centre, Brighton
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