SOUL

crooner Lionel Richie, left, has revealed his tip for stress-free travel: he takes his own pillows wherever he goes. The 67-year-old Hello singer revealed: ‘I’m always on the road and always pack pillows like the ones in my bedroom in my luggage, because I need particular support for my neck and shoulders. I also carry the same scented candles and room fragrance that I have back at home in LA. ‘It’s designed to keep me calm and relaxed, but also makes me feel connected to home, so it’s good psychologically. It really treats homesickness.’ Lionel added: ‘I certainly struggled with excess earlier in my career. Thankfully, being the lead singer of The Commodores saved me because I had nowhere to hide. I had to deliver the goods the next day, so something had to give. If I hadn’t been centre stage, I wouldn’t be here now.’