In the Beginning There Was The Word

Finding my voice, if it's not too late... My speaking one, that is.

September, 1993.

Top of the Pops was on the portable telly set in the back room providing the soundtrack to Mum’s ironing. My brother and I leapt around her, excitement building as we awaited the video for the UK’s number one Boom Shake the Room by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.

A new girl – Nicole, or maybe her name was Emma? – had recently joined m…