It is such a huge honour. I was crowned a lifetime ago. Almost half a century ago. To be entrusted to help change another young girl’s life is not ju… - Margaret Gardiner

Being there. The scenario was like a movie. SA was not welcomed by the world. I entered to help publicise the first multi-racial pageant. Won it. The pageant was held at a time of strained relations for SA, although the people accepted me and loved me as an individual.

I give her the same advice I’d give any contestant from any country. Know your worth. Stand tall. Use your voice. This is your moment to shine, to inspire, to connect with the world.

It is kind of ironic reflecting back that these themes that are sewn into the psychology of Damaged Beauty: Joey Superstar – the subtext to the glamor and glitter of the world of movies and modeling – are actually themes I’ve spent my life proving. Do not be defined by others. Be your authentic self. Do not crumble in the face of adversity. Important themes that I’ve lived and that I hope resonate with women. Laughter. Of course that Joey Superstar is a wild woman with no understanding that that is what she needs to do and sets the world on fire as she fights to find herself is the fuel of the story. But the stuff will infiltrate your heart and your psyche is this theme I’ve lived my life by.