Article: Yvonne's had time of her life

MIDLAND girl Yvonne Milligan has already had the time of her life this week - and she's yet to appear in tonight's live final.

The 33-year-old mother-owo and former advertising agency receptionist will come through those famous doors as. . . Karen Carpenter.

"It's just the best feeling ever - nothing will ever top this," says Yvonne in her bright, cheeky manner. The Perton-based former pupil of Wolgarston High School in Penkridge, Staffs, is hoping that somebody will spot her talents tonight and that it will lead to a whole new career. "I've sung with local bands before, but not for 12 months now," she says. "Winning is not the be all and end all, but you never know who's watching. And you ...

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