Why does the music industry persist in rewarding people like Amy Winehouse when they are such poor role models for the youth of today? Not only does her behaviour and lifestyle set a poor example to young people but her attitudes are reinforced by the lack of action taken by the authorities with regard to her alleged misuse of illicit substances.

The ‘lady’ herself didn’t even have the good grace to appear on time last night to collect her award - she apparently preferred to be outside in a car smoking a cigarette. When she did go in, Amy was not there for any great length of time and proceeded to use foul language when interviewed by a radio reporter.

It is about time that the music industry, record companies and the authorities themselves developed some backbone and addressed the issues that are raised by the behaviour of some so called ’stars’.