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Carrie Gemmell
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Personal Details…
Birthday: 20 October
Lives: Glasgow
Years on Squad: 2nd year back after 3 years away
Occupation: Make-up artist
Height: 5'7"
Eye Colour: Blue
Hair Colour: Blonde
Nickname: Gemmell
Star Sign: Libra
Questions & Answers…
Been dancing since: I was 4 years old.
Dance Experience: Trained in Disco, Tap, Modern, Latin American, Jive, Jazz since I was 4 years old till I was 19 years old, I travelled all over britian competing in European Championship Competitions, I was chosen twice to compete for Scotland in country Disco team matches. I gave up Disco when I was 19 to start dancing in night clubs, dancing for music bands, and then I joined the Rockettes for 3 years.
Favourite style of dance: Disco as that's what I done all my young years, I enjoy jazz also… I can't stand tap… it's so boring!
What advice would you give to aspiring dancers? Just smile and try your best… it's all you can do!
Best advice ever given to me: Same as above by my dad when I was younger on the mornings I'd be going to competitions he'd say, "Just do your best, smile and give it laldy… boogie boogie BOOGIE!!!" Also my mum has always said "Don't worry about money problems or boyfriend troubles, they usually work out for themselves, what's meant to, will be and what for you won't go past you!" It's so true.
What is your earliest childhood memory? Listening and dancing to Paper Roses with my late aunty Irene, she was blind and we were very close.
What I do to keep fit: Dancing, gym and the occasional gymnastics.
Three words that describe me are: Funny, Honest and Playful.
How would friends sum you up in one sentence? Well I asked my best friend Kim and she replied ,"A genuine good friend and knows how to cheer you up when you're down". My friend Jen also says, "You get what you see with Carrie, always the same happy go lucky and top-class chick". Aww fanks pals! I feel like a wee journalist here… lol!
I'm happiest when: I'm spending time with my nephews, dancing, eating 'n' sleeping haha, clubbing and on odd occasion chilling out watching DVDs or TV, depends on my mood that day.
My claim to fame is: I done a dance class with Wayne Sleep years ago, met Chris Judd and many more famous choreographers when I was in Miami on a dance convention with some of the girls.
My most unusual job: Putting make-up on a man lol
If I had a different job I'd be: A brain surgeon, no reason I can't be lol!
My hobbies are: Dancing, joggin', gym and cleaning.
Pets: My cat Jarvis.
Most people don't know this about me: I talk in my sleep, just hope I've never given away any secrets eek!!
What would your Gladiator name be? Ditzy Rascal, cuz I can be bit ditzy and I've always been a wee rascal… lol
I've never been able to: Sing in tune… I try but it's not good… ha!
Things that really annoy me: Loud eaters, keep your mouths closed when eating, it's disgusting! People leaving their mess for other people to tidy is also a big no-no for me, and people wearing what I'm wearing… argghh that kills me. Also hate liars, cheaters and two-faced people, there's no need.
Favourite food: You joking?! I eat anything, except prawns and tomatoes :-( I love an Indian lamb bhuna, a chinese chicken satay and chilly with pasta n cheese… yummy!
Favourite joke: Jock the coal man… Or am I showing my age? I really don't know any, I never remember them.
Favourite movie: My all time favourites are Wizard of Oz, Annie and Grease, my most recent favourite would have to be Sliding Doors and The Others, I like films with a twist or meaning to them.
What song will definitely get you up on the dance floor? Anything you can do the good old slosh to… Cant beat it! Other than that anything upbeat or with a good bass… Recent favourite songs are She Wolf by Shakira and Boom Boom Pow and I Gotta a Feelin' by The Black Eyed Peas.
What CD do you have in your car stereo at the moment? Whitney Houston's new album.
What was your favourite TV show as a child? Dangermouse and Thomas the Tank Engine… I was a bit of a boy come to think of it! I grew up loving Art Attack and things alike.
If you could have a walk on part in any TV show, what would it be? Friends as Joey's new girlfriend for a day or Scrubs as a wee injured patient.
What is your feel good DVD that is guaranteed to cheer you up? Anything girlie… I know this seems ironic but the film "He's Just Not That Into You", cheered me up when I split from my ex, made me realise a few things and made me feel better. I'm a sap ha!
What would be your ideal weekend? Can I have 2? Well depends on my mood and weather, if I feel tired and its cold and rainy I'd stay in, either with my family or the girls watchin' TV or DVD with a curry and a bottle of rosé wine. If I'm in party mood and the weather is fine (cuz we all know Glasgow's weather is brilliant) I'd go out for dinner with the girls, few bars in west end then town and then to club… Even better do all this in Liverpool or Manchester have a nice wee change. But the best weekend ever would be sitting Saturday night watching the National Lottery with family and all my numbers coming up… think that's every1's ideal weekend eh!
Favourite location in Scotland: Loch Lomond for peace and quiet in the summer especially.
Favourite quote: Don't count the days, make the days count. My friend has it tattooed on the back of her neck.
Favourite colour: At the moment purple.
Favourite flower: Big white lilies.
Favourite perfume: At the moment I have a few… D&G 3 L'imperatrice, Chloe Signature, Coco Chanel Mademoiselle, Cartier Délices, Thierry Mugler Alien, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, these are my favourites from my collection just now… I change my mind though every time a new scent comes out.
Favourite colour of nail polish: I like a nice manicure when I first get my nails done, then I'll usually go get them painted red, pink or black, but I always get a wee design and stone on 1 finger on each hand.
Favourite sport: I actually love watching football, my dad used to take me as a kid and it's always on in my house so I've been brought up around it.
Favourite chocolate bar: Ooft… how can I choose, there's too many. I love a Topic, Turkish Delight, Snickers, Mars, Picnic, Twirl. I could be here all day but I'll stop at 6 bars lol
Favourite cake: Sponge with toffee syrup sauce…delish!
Is a Jaffa Cake; a cake or a biscuit? It's a biscuit… Whoever called it a cake needs a telling off for that one.
Favourite pizza topping: Spicy mince pizza or spinach with goats cheese and caramelised onion from pizza express.
What's your signature dish? Chilli made with pasta and cheddar cheese grated on top and a pita or nan bread on the side… always better with a glass of milk.
What would your last meal be? My signature dish but someone else can make it since it's my last lol
Favourite cartoon character: Tweetie Pie… he's so cute 'n' cheeky.
Favourite Super Hero: Superman don't know why though ha.
What is your favourite word? SUPERCALAFRAGALISTICEXPIALADOSHUS… Does that count?
How would you spend £1million? I wouldn't I'd save it for few years and build up the interest but in all honesty I'd love a new big car and a nice girl pad.
If you were to be Prime Minister for the day, what law would you pass? I'd pass a law that every company would have to give their staff a duvet day once a month… ha no seriously none really, think in this day and time we need the rules we have. I would cut student fees and all the taxes we pay though.
If you met God, what would you ask him? I'd ask why he gives us people to love and then takes them off us and why did he create heartache, sadness and killer diseases.
If aliens landed, what would you show them or teach them first? Don't know if I'd wait about to teach them anything… I'll leave that up to someone else brave enough.
What or who do you think you were in a previous life? I think I might have been a cat, I'm always cleaning and keeping myself clean, I love to snuggle up in a warm bed and have cat-like eyes… meow!
What do you think the Meaning of Life might be? To try live each day to the fullest, be a good person, try to reach all your goals and make life work living, try to be happy!
If you could time travel to the past and the future; where would you visit and why? I'd love to visit the 18th century times as a high-class female wearing the massive dresses with a tiny waist, big wigs 'n' porcelain make-up with weird but wonderful beauty spots, altho' I did study time and ages in make-up and fashion and the people were really dirty, smelly and had mice living in their wigs, so I think I'll skip to the swinging 60's… more fun, big hair and original Mini Coopers.
If you could have a super-power for a day what would it be and how would you spend your day? I like to have the power of Mel Gibson in 'What Woman Want', when he can hear what all woman think except I'd be able to hear all men's thoughts… How funny would that be!
If you looked in the trunk of my car you would find? A load of rubbish, I have a pair of high heels, car mats, huge umbrella, carton of window wash, anti-freeze, CD case full of old CDs, baby on board sign, bottle of water and a cardigan, I've just had a look and that's exactly what's in it, I'm away to clean it out, I'm embarrassed!!
What ringtone do you have on your mobile phone at the moment? Haha Lady GaGa Disco Stick… I change it all the time though.
What's your 'handbag essentials'? Purse, back comb brush, lip gloss, umbrella, car keys, miniature hairspray, mobile and my digital camera, cuz you never know who you might bump into 'n' take a cheeky photo.
How many pairs of shoes do you own? Roughly about 90 odds but that includes boots, flat sandals and flip flops, do they count?
Heels or trainers? Both, trainers or Uggs daytime 'n' heels at night or when going somewhere nice!
Favourite outfit: I have loads, love my Karen Millen LBD it's so sophisticated with nice platform courts.
You are stranded on a desert island; you can only take 3 items, what would they be and why? Suntan lotion, mascara 'n' hair mousse, since I'll have nowhere to plug in my straighteners, so curly hair it is! =(
Best beauty tip: Cleanse, tone and moisturise :-)
Hottest new fashion tip: Accessories, but never wear big earrings with big necklace or big hair with big flouncy top… too much going on, not good.
Biggest hair trauma: My early 90's perm how embarrassing! Not really a trauma but it is when I see the photos… eek!!
If you could re-style any celebrity; who would you choose, and how would you make them look better? Cheryl Cole… she's stunning but her fashion isn't the best she should stop trying to be way out and just be herself! Just wear a nice dress instead of they mad over the top dresses. Less is more as they say… take a leaf out of Danni's fashion book.
Worst chat-up line: "How do I know you?" when clearly he doesn't, had a few of them, or "Where have you been all my life?"
If your life was made into a movie what would it be called and who would play you? Can't Touch This, directed by my dad and starring Charlize Theron.
Who would you want as your lead man in your movie? Channing Tatum from Step Up 1.
If you had to appear in a musical on Broadway which one would it be? Chicago, only cuz I seen it in Broadway, it was amazing.
The person/people I most admire are: My mum and dad for bringing me 'n' my sister up so well and giving us a great life.
What is the best gift you have ever received? My Gucci purse was my first gift I received from someone special.
If your house was on fire, what objects would you save? I know they're not OBJECTS but I'd save my family and cat before anything, however if they were safe already I'd save my expensive jewellery, make up, my newest Uggs, of course my GHDs and my car keys so we're not waiting outside in the cold.
What is your most cherished item? My first drawing my nephew Robbie drew for me at pre-school, I have it in my room, going to have it framed, Bless him it's just scribbles as well!
If you were on the run and had to change your name to ANYTHING at all, what would you choose? Sherbit Fulton… you know when you used to take your first pets name and your mother's maiden name and put them together to make your movie name… yeah well this is mine ha, love it!
Who would your ideal car passengers be? John Terry (always had wee fancy for him), my bestfriend Kim cuz she always keeps me right, someone she fancies and we're off ha!
What is the best thing about being a Rockettes Dancer? The hard training, the buzz before games or performances, the banter and laughs with all the girls and of course the glamorous side, attending charity balls etc and everyone's favourite posing for the camera… Or is that just me?!?!
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