About the Author

Helen Reddy was born in Melbourne. In addition to performing, Helen is also very active in community affairs and social issues and served for three years as Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for the State of California, USA. She was the first Western female performer invited to sing in Communist China. A huge fan of English playwright and composer Willy Russell, Helen has become the foremost interpreter of his work, appearing both on Broadway and in London's West End in the hit musical 'Blood Brothers' and four productions of Russell's one-woman play 'Shirley Valentine'. Helen Reddy is a clinical hypnotherapist and spiritualist. She lives in Sydney.


 

 

Reviews

"From the age of four when she first appeared on stage, it was clear that Reddy's star would rise. She set her heart and mind on becoming famous in America (and therefore internationally) and nothing short of dogged determinism, hard work and her talent got her there."