Leona Lewis was on the verge of abandoning her dreams of making it in the music industry – when she was propelled into the limelight on The X Factor.

Years of hard graft for little return had left the 21-year-old PA and receptionist, who grew up in Grosvenor Avenue, Highbury, ready to leave music behind and start a degree in sociology.

“It’s been a battle – a long, hard road of 15 years, especially the last five years, trying to get into the industry,” said her proud dad Joe, 45, who works for Islington youth offending team and lives in Highbury.

“She hasn’t just picked up a hairbrush and started to sing. She’s worked and done it off her own back. With hand on heart, she deserves this.”
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Hey,

Thanks so much for all the wonderful messages and support that you have shown me.

It really is such a confidence boost to know that I have such amazing support.

I would like to thank everyone who votes for me on the X-Factor its such an amazing feeling to know that I have some wonderful people behind me.

Lots Of Love Leona Lewis -x-

Check out her official myspace here.

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