The singer revealed she actually discovered the illness by accident. “When I found out I had cancer it was not in the typical way. I went in for a breast reduction, then I found out,” she shared. Despite the shock, she fiercely processed the diagnosis using her signature humor. “I can always deliver anger with humour. I call my titties, ‘toxic titties’, you know? They’re my ta-tas. It’s a good way to try and make something negative positive.”
Beyond her health battles, the star shared hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from her early career singing at high-profile events. Recalling a chance encounter with filmmaker Steven Spielberg years after performing at his wedding, she laughed, “Steven goes, ‘You know, I think the most ironic part is that we’re still married.'” She also reminisced about performing for Arnold Schwarzenegger at his birthday party, where he repeatedly requested the song “What a Man.” Anastacia noted, “He was just so sweet with it. He wasn’t like, ‘It’s all about me.’ He was like a little kid in a candy store when it would come on.”
The chart-topper also shed light on her iconic look, explaining she originally chose her distinct eyewear style to deflect unwanted male attention. “I decided to put a tint in my glasses primarily because when I wore glasses and they were uniquely shaped, they didn’t have a tint, and guys, more than I want to care for would always call me a sexy librarian,” she revealed. The full, wide-ranging interview on How to Fail with Elizabeth Day is available wherever you get your podcasts.
