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Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Threatened By A School Bully As A Child

Monday, April 28, 2008

Geri Halliwell says a school bully threatened to throw her onto train tracks.

The former Spice Girl had a tough time at school in Watford, England, and based the main character in her debut children’s book, ‘Ugenia Lavender’, on her ‘inner brat’.

Speaking to Britain’s The Sun newspaper, Geri said, “There was a girl at school who threatened to throw me over the railway tracks. I remember telling my dad about this girl’s threats and him talking to the headmistress. It all came flashing back when I visited my old school a few weeks ago.”

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Geri Halliwell Helped Save A Young Girl By Singing To Her

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

London, England (CNS) - Geri Halliwell helped save the life of a young girl after singing to her.

The Spice Girl made a surprise visit to the hospital bed of 14-year-old Jessica Knight, who had been in a coma for six days after being stabbed 30 times as she walked home.

Jessica—who also suffered a stroke as a result of her injuries - hadn’t moved but as soon as Geri started singing, it triggered her long road to recovery.

Jessica’s mother, Jill Walmsley, said: “Geri sang a couple of lines from one of the… Read full article | Join the forum

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