Kylie's cancer inspiration

Nov 7, 2006, 8:00 GMT

Kylie Minogue says her breast cancer battle has inspired her.

The 38-year-old, who underwent six months of chemotherapy treatment to battle the potentially killer illness, claims having the disease allowed her to strike a balance between her professional and private life.

Kylie revealed to Elle magazine: "I'm back working and being creative and enjoying all of that. But something in the way I do these things has changed. Friends say I seem more present, more 'here'. I feel more inspired than ever and think I will finally achieve what I have long been wishing for - a balance of work and privacy, a harmony."

The Australian singer says her new motto is to be less stressed and she has even designed special T-shirts, based on the famous Frankie Goes To Hollywood designs, for the crew on her upcoming 'Showgirl' tour.

She explained: "Our catchphrase on tour so far is, 'We're over stress.' We even had T-shirts made for all the crew with, 'Kylie says relax'.

"We're playful with this tour. Everyone knows that underneath the play, it's essential that we have in mind what I've been through."

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