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Mar 18 2008 - Oprah

Hey everyone !!

Its been my first visit to Chicago - What a beautiful city but you really have to wrap up, v.cold ! We arrived in on Saturday to get ready for my performance today on Oprah ! 

To say I was nervous would be an understatement .. I am such an Oprah fan - I love the show and truly respect her and all the great charity work she does. It was a real honour to be on the show. I had tonsilitis for the whole week before so I was desperately trying to get better in time! I was overwhelmed being at the studios - the corridors are lined with photos of just a few of Oprahs amazing former guests!

Simon was on the show with me - was really great to see him for a catch up. We did an interview outside the studios after the show for entertainment tonight and a Chicago sightseeing bus pulled up just as we were starting- Simon got on the bus to take photos with everyone!! They loved it, was fun !

Also on the same show as me was Jamie Oliver - he is super lovely and came to say hi and well done afterwards. I’m gonna have to try and get some good vegetarian recipes from him soon !!!

My day ended with a flight into LA where I’m currently writing to you from.
I’m so excited to be able to spend some time in the US and showcase my music to everyone here. Its been a dream of mine since I was a little girl and I can’t wait !!!!

Thanks to everyone for the support so far, its just incredible and I appreciate it so so much.

I have a very busy week ahead here doing photoshoots and rehearsing with my live band but ill be sure to keep you updated and write more next week !

luv
Leona
-x-

PS Thanks to everyone at B96 and Kiss in Chicago for making me feel so welcome -was so great visiting you !! See you again soon!

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astonmartin888 Posted on 27/03/2008 at 8:57pm

For yrs iv listened2 mariah carey&adored;her,your voice is 10 times better.A mix of mariah and whitney.its tru wot the judges on x factor said when they said watch out mariah!
Congratulations 4smashin the US.
Your a talent&its;as simple as tht.
xx



leonarules Posted on 27/03/2008 at 11:27am

wen u on tore ur fkin da best crnt wait 2 c u lv uuuuuuu bethan ov wales



Danielle biggest fan Posted on 27/03/2008 at 11:17am

I would loved to come and see you live coz i think your really amazing. I know you will be around for ever and your alubm is amazing. I saw you on the brit awards and you was really amazing. xxx smile



Danielle biggest fan Posted on 27/03/2008 at 11:11am

Leona i think that your really amazing and i’m a really big fan of you and would anything to meet you. I have your alubm and it is really amazing and i think you have a lovely voice. smile



Ja ;) Posted on 26/03/2008 at 8:24pm

hy Leona...i love you very much...Please leave me a message on http://stukica4ever.blog.hr if you read this comment… please!!!



matty15 Posted on 26/03/2008 at 1:25pm

well done glad it went ok ur song footprints in the sand made cry otha day lol



AxJ Posted on 26/03/2008 at 1:06pm

Heya leona.
Im only 12 and i would rely lyk 2 be a singer but apparently it all depends on luck. i hope u mke it all the way beacuase there is something special about yew! I do belive i cn actually sing so do u have ny tips?

ta x



Mustgoon Posted on 25/03/2008 at 9:12pm

You’are the best singer in the world.
Good Luck with your new single!

Love you!
/The biggest Leona Lewis fan in the world



luvin uu Posted on 25/03/2008 at 1:54pm

heyahh leona i love your song better in time every song you have realised i have loved. keep the songs coming you have an amazing voice



RA'L Posted on 25/03/2008 at 1:24pm

Leaona,Your Amazing Me And My Sister Are Big Fans!We Love Your Songs And So Does My Mum.Me My Mum Dad And Sister All Came To See You At XFactor Live Tour, You Were Amazing When You Came Up From Out Of The Floor.It Was The Best.
Love Ria



xlx_sammie_xlx Posted on 25/03/2008 at 12:48pm

leona a luv your music n a think your amazing
luv ya



GangstazGal Posted on 24/03/2008 at 3:18pm

Heyaa Leona…

I Jus wanted to say am addicted to ur songs..and they explain what am going through..i hope to see you soon and i will be supporting you mainly cuz u sing so gud. Your a stunning gurl..x Hope to see you in bolton

Lyl..xx



Ellzzie Posted on 24/03/2008 at 2:35am

I also wanted to ask whether or not your coming on tour any time soon? I live in Australia but go to school in England and I am desparate to see you live nad meet you.
You are my idol and what keeps me going when I’m crying when I want to go home!
Thanks



Ellzzie Posted on 24/03/2008 at 2:30am

You were AMAZING on Oprah! You are one of the nicest people and you should be proud of that.I love singing Footprints in the Sand it is such an inspiring song that has alot of meaning behind it I want to be just as good a singer as you one day!



Bridd Posted on 24/03/2008 at 1:21am

You go girl!...amazing talent!… Good luck!
wish you all the best!



Ruty Posted on 23/03/2008 at 9:49pm

hi, leona please don´t stop write in this page is very good know what do you think o what you have to say us, you´r de best i love you… from venezuela :D



lakers Posted on 23/03/2008 at 4:17pm

Please don’t loose yourself and don’t sell off for any reason and go on your way.
I’m sure you’ll offer us and we offer you the positive energy with other deeps moments.
Don loose your SPIRIT!
I apologize for my not perfect English (wr.from Italy)



lakers Posted on 23/03/2008 at 4:15pm

I’ve taken your CD looking your photo on the cover .....and thinking ..there is something more than beauty.
The sixth sense is women’s quality but in this case . .I get it right.
FOURTH PAGE



lakers Posted on 23/03/2008 at 4:15pm

Thank you . . I have another hundreds of reasons to say you ..... thanks, but I don’t want to bore you .....
THIRD PAGE



lakers Posted on 23/03/2008 at 4:13pm

Thank you because listen your voice is like, if also you don’t believe, to see that God is here.
Thank you for care that seems not exist but it’ sure is hart given.
The energy that your voice emit is really wonderful and full signifance.
SECOND PAGE



lakers Posted on 23/03/2008 at 4:12pm

I sit here in this holiday day and all of a sudden(perhaps an angel) a voice says: hey you have to do something important!
So I want whole-heartedly say to you: thank you and go on!
FIRST PAGE
Your sincerly
Alessandro



kendra Posted on 23/03/2008 at 3:29pm

i love you leona lewis
i love your song footprints in the sand and better in time

you r the best

i love all your song

thanks

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx more xxxxxxxxxxxx more xxx



jali4580 Posted on 22/03/2008 at 4:08pm

I will always love you. You are the best!!!!



timothywood Posted on 22/03/2008 at 3:57pm

Hi Leona, Wow..!!! You`re beautiful! I just wanted to say that your performances are extraordinary and I could listen to you forever! Everyone should aspire to have your qualities.
Tim xxx



lawlla Posted on 22/03/2008 at 9:37am

Hey Leona, you did great on Oprah , I watched it on you-tube , you were so relaxed talking to her which was wonderful to see .  You’ll be no. 1 over there before you know it ! Have a great time in L.A and take care .

Lots of love,
Sarah



carl1983 Posted on 21/03/2008 at 11:44pm

Just seen oprah on youtube, you were great! Keep it up and if you keep getting really good songs writen for you then you can be as big as if not bigger than whitney!!



LollyLeona Posted on 21/03/2008 at 8:57pm

Hello Leona
Good 2 hear from U again
Hello Danni you hav’nt spoke 4 a while R U ok?
LOTZ A LUV
LOLLYLEONA



**Leona is the best** Emma Ere** Posted on 21/03/2008 at 12:45pm

hey leona fans keep blogging lol sooo pleased that u enjoyed your time out there i bet it was amazing for you there is going to be more of these oppertunities to come so get used to it. lol cya soon guys lv emma XxXx



leon1 Posted on 20/03/2008 at 6:32pm

You were so great on Oprah hunnie and am sure you will crack the us

Your fan always
Christena smile



-IONA* Posted on 20/03/2008 at 5:41pm

leona you deserve all the opportunities out there.. u deserve them and i know there will be much more to come xx



Beccii Posted on 20/03/2008 at 8:44am

hi i THINK YOUR AMAZING 1. for winning the x factor and not dropping out (even after all those comments =[)
2. for setting a gd example for young girls to reach there potential and go for there dreams.
Your my role model and someday hope to be like you.



Ruty Posted on 19/03/2008 at 11:21pm

hi leona i´m from venezuela so i gi to write in spanish.... eres una persona digna de admiración, tu visita a sudafrica fue muy motivador, te saludo desde venezuela y solo un consejo, no hagas de tu carrera solo una canción, con cariño y aprecio.. Ruty



mekdes Posted on 19/03/2008 at 6:35pm

Hi LEONA. hope you having a nice time in USA. I wish I could get a chance to watch the Oprah show. I read every single thing about you,I love the way you talk to people. you have got a lot to tell about.love you sis.enjoy your time . mekdes



az-l2 Posted on 19/03/2008 at 4:50pm

woww!!!
ur performance on oprah was amazing!!!
just like evry othe one of ur performances!!!
when r u coming bakk to th uk to do a concert??
i have to be there!!
good lukk!!!
xxx



glitterkelz Posted on 19/03/2008 at 10:55am

hey leona, i would love to watch the oprah but i’m not sure they’ll show it in the uk. will watch youtube lol!!! i loved ya on the xfactor and i voted for you to win. please please please release take a bow.  can’t wait to see you perform!!!



**Leona is the best** Emma Ere** Posted on 19/03/2008 at 8:44am

hope u enjoyed your time over there i bet it was a bit of a happy feeling after coming back from africa. It all forward for you now leona. keep up the good work hope to hear from you soon love emma XxXXxXx



basrae Posted on 18/03/2008 at 9:09pm

Hi Leona

bet the trip was gr8 and seemed busy aswell. how was simon..... When are u coming back to London.
See you soon.



Lauren M-xo Posted on 18/03/2008 at 6:15pm

Hiya Leona x
Sounds Like You Are Having A Great Time,
I Am So Glad Your Dream Has Come True I Am Really Happy For You!
Thanks For Keeping Us Updated,
Much Love
Lauren.
xxx



mikey- leona fan 4 lyf!!! Posted on 18/03/2008 at 6:11pm

Hey Leona,
I think everything you do is amazing. Your gorgeous, really talented and im sure were gonna see a lot more from you in the near future.

Keep up with all that your doing,
I will happily watch you!!
Good Luck,
Love Mikey
-x-x-x-x-



Cerysx Posted on 18/03/2008 at 6:01pm

Hey Leona, Its really good to see that your having fun and even with tonsilitis I bet you gave a stunning performance! Keep enjoying all these places, I can tell your having a wonderful time! Keep going!!
Lots Of Love, Cerys
x-x-x-x



kienz Posted on 18/03/2008 at 5:59pm

I got to watch the video and it really blew me away. You’re the best vocalist I’ve heard, really.. One of a kind!



LL4ever Posted on 18/03/2008 at 4:50pm

Leona, you inspire me! The world would be a better place if there where more people like yourself. Loved you on Oprah and everywhere else too! Thank You and take care! Enjoy your stay in L.A.



Ley30 Posted on 18/03/2008 at 4:44pm

You were superb on Oprah and you seemed really relaxed chatting with her which was lovely. You’ll soon be in the Top 10 in the Billboard charts (both single and album) - and who knows maybe even Number 1.

We all know you can do it!! Good luck Leona xx



zzzoe Posted on 18/03/2008 at 3:24pm

Leona you were amazing and so beautiful on Oprah!!!! it was such a moving performance even if the song was half cut(what a shame!)
ps. i just wanna say this - Get away from our girl, you tonsilitis!!!!!!!!!!!!Grrrr…



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