"Then I had a year when I was removed from that life, during which I went through this ordeal. I think that experience leaves you living in the moment, with a stronger sense of your own identity.

"My friends have all noticed the change; they say I am clearer, more defined now."

In other news, Kylie Minogue's long-term boyfriend Olivier Martinez has played down rumors
the pair are planning to wed
The French actor nursed the pop superstar through her grueling battle with
breast cancer and rumors have been rife the couple are planning to tie the
knot later this year.
However, Olivier has now quashed the rumours he and Kylie are to walk down
the aisle.
He was reportedly overheard at a party held by renowned fashion designer
Giorgio Armani saying: "I'm not the marrying type. I don't believe in
quickie marriages after six months a wise man will wait six years."
Kylie shares her boyfriend's wish not to get married.

"Are there any rings on these fingers? We
haven't gone down that road."