Singing my troubles away brings joy

Art teacher and painter Edori Fertig, 68, lives in London. I’ve loved singing my whole life. But it wasn’t until I turned 40 that I moved venues – from the shower to centre stage! My husband Stephen and I both turned 40 in 1997, and I arranged a joint celebration, booking a local band to play at the event. ‘Why don’t you take a turn yourself?’ suggested one of the members when we spoke. Although tempted, I was far too embarrassed. But I came up with an idea. I invented an alter ego, Carmelita Cr...