Street life: Madonna fans

'She's an absolute legend. I used to make up dances to her songs when I was little.'

Joanna Marsh, 27, PE teacher, Manchester

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'I'm here because my mum loves her'

Emma Ellis, 15, student, Cardiff

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'I'm a singer and I aspire to be like her.'

Chloe Little, 19, student, Swindon

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'We've just got engaged! We came to see Madge on a blind date two years ago.'

Sophie Cooper, 30, PA, and Toby Wurghman, 28, recruitment, London

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'I love everything about Madonna's style because, really, she's just an older version of me.'

Emma Daley, 27, make-up artist, Leamington Spa

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'I'm just here cos I love madge! Everything about her is legendary.'

Gavin Wilson, 20, customer service adviser, Cardiff

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'I have been a fan since I was a kid. She was a role model to me, I loved her.'

Sarah White, 39, delivery driver, Wiltshire

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'I got the tickets for £135, so it was a good opportunity to see her.'

Marcus Howard, 35, Citylink courier, Bournemouth

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'Me and Madge go way back. She's a gay icon.'

Mark Price, 31, bank manager, and Wayne Punched, 46, motor trader, Cardiff

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'I've seen her in London before, it was good, she's an interesting woman.'

Adel, 21, Kuwait

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