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• 1. At 08:51am on 23 Mar 2009, jimmy-dean wrote:

  jade goody did well to get what she did out of life considering she had no talent in the first place i feel sympathy with her and her family but the reality is she behaved like a bully and racist towards that indian girl shillpa on national television and brought shame to this country as the show was on all the news networks around the world i was glad her career got ended with disgusting and vile behaviour she displayed she was no inspiration to me people like mother teresa and natasha richardson who recently died tragically were people i respected and admired i would put them as inspirational people not jade goody i live in the real world not this make believe modern world that wants to distort things

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• 2. At 09:19am on 23 Mar 2009, mikelanesims wrote:

  Dear Nicky
  I despised Jade Goody's life but I have to admit that the Shakespearean quote applies to her "Nothing in her life became her like the leaving it!".
  
  She showed courage and shrewdness in using her death to maximise her sons security.

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• 3. At 09:22am on 23 Mar 2009, mikelanesims wrote:

  this woman on radio is annoying me: keeps referring to Jade Goody as "this kid". She was not a kid, she was a young, ignorant and singularly unnattractive woman.
  Mike Suffolk

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• 4. At 09:23am on 23 Mar 2009, steelpulse wrote:

  Nikki.
  
  I sat and thought about that and decided I was not the person to make a judgement on how others should live their lives. Advice to the younger generation I mean.
  
  As long as it is legal and doesn't frighten the horses or your servants (Lady Chatterleys Love trial there - lol).
  
  I was reminded of Utah's attitude to men with many wives - as long as they (spouses)broke no other Laws - insufficient jail space in Utah for the number of offenders etc.
  
  Regarding Jade, I would say it is not the way I would chose or ever have chosen to live my life.

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• 5. At 09:31am on 23 Mar 2009, zeldalicious wrote:

  Jade Goodys 'career' was made by the media and she died in the medias gaze. She employed Max Clifford to keep her in the public eye. Her death is a tragedy for her family. Whilst feeling for them, enough please. This 'cult of celebrity' appalls me.

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• 6. At 09:32am on 23 Mar 2009, ronxray wrote:

  An ordinary girl makes money by chance. I applaud her, she has done what millions wish for, that is the money to have options.
  
  Then even at the end she has a positive infact on young girls.

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• 7. At 09:47am on 23 Mar 2009, Sarnia wrote:

  I think the subject of this phone-in is in bad taste (have started a thread on Radio POV Board about it).
  
  Whether one approved or not; liked her or not etc., I think that a polarised phone-in (which is what your show is Nicky) is the day after someone's death is in extremely bad taste; particularly as it will attract nasty and hurtful comments.
  
  Although I don't say that the phenomenon of celebrity shouldn't be discussed; as a mark of respect to her family, leave it a bit later OR make it a better balanced programme.
  
  You KNOW you will attract people with very strong views; and IMO it's tasteless and offensive so soon after her death.
  
  Poor judgment 5 Live.

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• 8. At 10:04am on 23 Mar 2009, wondrousJo wrote:

  I feel desperately sorry for Jade and her family, and, yes, a lot of people have a difficult early life. So, where is the Jade Goody foundation for disadvantaged children, or her sponsorship of Cancer Research?

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• 9. At 10:06am on 23 Mar 2009, giveme_aclue wrote:

  Jade's death is a tragedy for her family and as a parent I have a natural empathy for their loss.
  
  If the "benefit" of her death is that others may be able to avoid the same outcome through seeking a test for cancer, then this should be welcomed.
  
  But can we please get away from the suggestion that this was the result of some philanthropic effort. It is a welcome side effect of the self-interest to generate money for her family after her death.
  

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• 10. At 10:21am on 23 Mar 2009, mrpaulbh wrote:

  No!

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• 11. At 10:51am on 23 Mar 2009, Gavin Corder wrote:

  Why do people keep insisting that Jade Goody was 'normal' and 'an ordinary person'. She was nothing of the sort. She was a freak, famous only for deeply unattractive views, aggression, ugliness, bigotry and ignorance.
  
  Any interest in her is prurient peepshow freakery that has been held to be unacceptable since we stopped funding lunatic asylums with the entrance fees from 'respectable' members of the public.

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• 12. At 11:25am on 23 Mar 2009, Alfred the OK wrote:

  The celebration of ignorance is today's must have and must be. Jade knew nuffin' about anyfin' - and became a millionairess because of it.
  
  So shallow and craven has our society become that our kids no longer want to become doctors or teachers, they want to be famous, rich, or to marry a footballer.... And if they also manage to get their faces onto Heat mag' or OK! - then all the better.
  
  The real tragedy is the fact that cervical cancer screening for women only starts in England at the age of 25. In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, screening starts at 20.
  
  The unedifying fact is that if Jade Goody had been living in any of those 3 other countries, she'd have had the screening earlier and be alive and well today.
  
  So when Gordon Brown offered his vacous tribute to her yesterday morning, I wonder if he was thinking about HIS female constituents in Scotland - every single one of them qualify for cervical screening at age 20 - as of right.
  
  So much for Brown's much heralded 'Union of Equals' - for as with so many really important facets of our domestic lives (Health, Education, Transport, etc) those of us living in England continue to pick up the tab - and get none of the goodies...

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• 13. At 11:26am on 23 Mar 2009, Ggosfan wrote:

  This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the House Rules.

• 14. At 11:32am on 23 Mar 2009, yellerman wrote:

  Like her or loathe her she achieved her dream, in her case, of celebrity. And however shallow people believe that to be, not many people can say they achieved their dreams, and I say good for her.

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• 15. At 11:38am on 23 Mar 2009, archicrooks wrote:

  maybe a phone in subject for after the funeral will be who we can think of to play the part of her in the almost inevitable film that will follow this pathetic circus-so this woman can stay in the public eye
  
  channel 4 can do a BB style audition for a suitable candidate with 5 live devoting all the Victoria Derbyshire programme to news from the production crew
  
  i am sad a 27 year old has died leaving two (albeit financially very well off) boys but the daily blow by blow account of this womans illness really has been too much
  
  there are people who die everyday with the dignity this lady never IMO anyway achieved-it was all about money

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• 16. At 11:41am on 23 Mar 2009, akamarty64 wrote:

  Although i feel sorry for Jade Goody and her kids lets face it this media coverage is going over board, the media are whipping up certain sections of the public into a Diana style fever, people are already arriving at her house to leave flowers ! I,m no snob but lets face it it,s mostly the sun buying public that think they care about her because they,ve been spoon fed this drivel by that vampire Max Clifford, she has done nothing and has acheived nothing, yes more people have been made more aware of the need for smear tests but only because she had cancer herself, it,s not like she was doing charity work before she had cancer. Five Live should be ashamed for giving this so many hours airtime.

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• 17. At 12:41pm on 23 Mar 2009, Kobus69 wrote:

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• 18. At 2:21pm on 23 Mar 2009, lynnwb wrote:

  I can't help but feel saddened by the response from some of the public regarding Jade. Listening to the programme this morning left a feeling of shame. Irrelevant of a persons feelings towards anothers class, belief or behaviour it is at the very least respectful to acknowledge their pain and suffering while concentrating on the good things that person has achieved. Jade achieved a great deal. It is also important to recognise that children are involved and they should not be aware of prejudice or judgementalism now or in the future. Let those who loved and knew Jade have an opportunity to grieve and focus on the good things. It is, I feel, worth keeping in mind the lives that have in turn been saved because of Jade, they may not have been if Jade wasn't who she had become. I admire the legacy she worked hard to leave her children. If those who cast judgement concentrated their negative energy on positivity it maybe that the Jade's in society would stand a better chance from the beginning.

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• 19. At 3:26pm on 23 Mar 2009, skintmuseumchick wrote:

  This topic has left me unsure of what to feel. At first I thought it was awful that a young woman of 27 was so ill especially as she had children. I still think this but seriously why is everyone going mad for her after her death she didn't contribute anything to society, she was ignorant like it or not, and she effectively did very little and got paid a lot. Fair enough some may say but it makes me despair that society allows this to happen. Millions of women get cancer and men too, every year and I am all for raising awarness and raising money but she only raised cash on the back of the illness for selfish reasons. What is wrong with her boyfriend now husband getting a job and supporting them? He married her surely he is going to take on her children now? Its all a bit strange and weird its all over the press etc when she wasn't special...

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• 20. At 4:57pm on 23 Mar 2009, andrewalton wrote:

  I regret the premature death of anybody but I do think that coverage has been OTT. The only saving grace she seems to have (so it's claimed) is to raise awareness of cervical cancer. But she had not been campaigning about it prior to contracting it so her contribution is ,at best,accidental . To me she represented all that is wrong with the working class(and others too);she was ignorant,crass,belligerent and had no idea how to behave in any situation. This ought be a meritocracy;sadly in almost no field is it and this womans "success" says it all. Now she ought be allowed to rest in peace without more of the circus. Incidentally it has been suggested that any criticism is class based. I am a member of this group,born Battersea,sarf London ,so that holds no water.

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• 21. At 6:29pm on 23 Mar 2009, Dennis Junior wrote:

  I think that the world....should be able to agreed that Jade Goody did bring something to the table regarding social status in the United Kingdom (Around the world)....
  
  I am so sadden, with the passing of Jade...I want to extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to her friends and family.....
  
  ~Dennis Junior~

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• 22. At 12:45pm on 24 Mar 2009, Department_S wrote:

  I felt very sorry for Ms Goody, and even more so now for her family.
  
  But sadly she stood for everything that I hate about the celebrity culture that has developed in this country in the lat 15 years.
  
  Talent is the last thing on anyones mind. Fame for fames sake.
  
  As Mark Chapman replied when asked why he shot John Lennon..
  
  "I just wanted to be famous"
  
  Be careful what you wish for.

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