TRUE BRIT; As Tom Jones gets ready to accept his Lifetime Achievement Award at the Brits 2003, Chris Jones asks him about his long career, from Elvis to Robbie, and how his star on Hollywood Boulevard is not just pants.(Features)

From: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales) | Date: February 20, 2003 | Copyright information

Byline: Chris Jones

T AKE a stroll along Hollywood Boulevard. Not far off, to the right, on the sidewalk... it's there.

You've found Tom Jones's star on the Walk of Fame. This sparkling tribute was paid for by fans of the Welsh superstar and, in keeping with legend, Jones the Voice's marker is surrounded by knickers, as the spot chosen is outside Frederick's of Hollywood's famous lingerie store.

``It seemed like a good idea,'' laughs Tom. ``After all, I must've had thousands of pairs of pants thrown at me over time. In the beginning it was funny because no-one ever ...

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