[Ruth]

ROB, I remember Live Aid as well, and I didn't think that Live 8 could live up to the memory of it - but I'm so glad I was wrong.

The low spot for me was Pete Doherty coming on stage. I also thought he ruined (my favourite Bolan song) Children Of The Revolution - not only was it a bad performance, but I really don't like him at all. I don't understand why people see guys like him as a hero.

I cried when Bob Geldof brought on the young woman, who as a baby 20 years ago, had been given just 10 minutes to live, but she is now a beautiful young woman. That was so moving, and I loved it when Sir Bob said "Don't let anybody tell you that this doesn't work."

Robbie Williams, as ever, did put on a great show, although I don't like him personally, but I have to give him credit for his performance (but I bet security had their hearts in their mouths when he came down to the crowd)!

The Who of course were great, Pink Floyd blew me away and REM were as excellent as I expected. I also really enjoyed The Killers, and Madonna's performance was outstanding. Velvet Revolver were good, but I'm not sure that they are popular enough over here to get the crowd really going.

Ricky Gervais was brilliant as ever, as was Peter Kay. How must Ricky have felt when Madonna said that she was excited to have met him and that he was her favourite comedian ever?!? I bet there's not many people who Madonna would say that she would be happy to scrub floors for!