Born in Dundalk in Ireland, Sharon Corr, 53, co-founded the Corrs with her three siblings in 1990. Their hit singles include Breathless, Runaway and What Can I Do?, and they have sold more than 45m albums. As a solo artist, Corr has released three albums, the latest being The Fool & the Scorpion. Her UK tour starts next month. She is divorced with two children and lives in Madrid.
What is your greatest fear?
Not fulfilling my potential.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Procrastination.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Lying.
Aside from property, what’s the most expensive thing you’ve bought?
When I initially made money with the Corrs, I bought a Jaguar XK8.
Describe yourself in three words
Feisty, outspoken and sensitive.
What is your most unappealing habit?
I’m a total carnivore, which tends to annoy people – especially vegetarians.
What scares you about getting older?
I would hate to be infirm and not be able to walk and explore and enjoy life; and I would hate to be alone.
Who is your celebrity crush?
Michael Fassbender.
Which book are you ashamed not to have read?
Ulysses. I’m not sure I even got through the first page, and joyfully gave it up.
To whom would you most like to say sorry, and why?
I don’t have a sorry.
What is the worst thing anyone’s said to you?
I can’t disclose that because it’s not suitable for public airing, but it was truly awful; they’ve since said worse.
Would you choose fame or anonymity?
I’d prefer anonymity, but it wouldn’t work for my business.
What is your guiltiest pleasure?
Crisps.
What does love feel like?
A warm sunny day. You get this bubble around you and, all of a sudden, problems are halved.
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Have you ever said ‘I love you’ and not meant it?
Yes. I did love them, I just didn’t love them in the way that they loved me.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
Mmm. F.U.C.K. However.
What is the worst job you’ve done?
I worked in my aunt’s bar in Dundalk for about eight years and I remember cleaning the whole bar, including the bathrooms, after a particularly rough St Patrick’s Day.
When’s the last time you changed your mind about something significant?
A couple of months ago. A person I know hadn’t put their best foot forward, so they gave a bad impression. I thought, “No, give them a chance” and they’ve turned out to be the greatest friend.
How often do you have sex?
I’m not answering that.
What has been your closest brush with the law?
Divorce – lawyers, lawyers and more lawyers.
What keeps you awake at night?
Overthinking.
Would you rather have more sex, money or fame?
I’m going to go for a holiday instead.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
Trust my instincts.
What happens when we die?
Karma for arseholes, hopefully.
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