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How did Martin and Shirlie first meet?
Martin and Shirlie are reported to have first met in 1983 while Shirlie at the time was performing with Wham! on Top of the Pops.
Reminiscing on the first time they met, Martin told the Mail Online he couldn’t keep his eyes off Shirlie.
Martin said: “I’d seen Wham! on Top Of The Pops singing Young Guns, and I couldn’t take my eyes off Shirlie.
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Shirlie explained: “I was at his house and he kept saying, ‘Are you going to call him?’
“He was a big Spandau fan. He called the number and gave me the phone.
“Martin’s mum answered, and I said, ‘Is Martin there, please?’
“She asked who it was and I was so embarrassed, she probably had girls phoning all the time for him.
“Then he came on and said, ‘I’m so pleased you called.’ He sounded really happy I’d phoned. So that was it.”
The couple went on to tie the knot in 1988, and this year will celebrate 32 years together.
The lovebirds announced on social media yesterday that during lockdown, they have been working on a book which documents their love story together.
On a post announcing the book on Instagram, Martin captioned the post: “Hey guys, so here it is, ready to pre-order.
“‘It’s a love story’..and what a story it’s been…
“Hope you enjoy reading it as much as we’ve loved working on it… Two lives, two stories one book!”
Martin also posted a video which saw him and Shirlie explain a bit more about the book.
Martin said: “Hey guys as you may know Shirlie and I over lockdown have been working on a book which is going to be a lot of fun, and here it is.
Shirlie added: “We are really excited, its called a love story.”
The couple detailed how the book covers their journey in the music business as well as their journey together.
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