That little girl was never adopted, but she was saved, by a slightly older version of herself. "I felt quite sad that the Shelbourne will be changed, " Christina told me around the corner in the Mansion House, at the launch of the Tooth Fairy Ball. "I'm 61-years old and I still love my Dublin big time. That short time in my life helped me be a stronger person with a lot of soul to help others.

It was a small price to pay." The ball (tickets on 01-6715729) will be held here on 6 May in aid of her children's foundation, with help by Caroline Downey and Wall2Wall PR.

Christina is also writing a book, Dove on a Red Bicycle, her follow-up to Mama Tina and Bridge Across My Sorrows. Her foundation survived the theft of around �?�60,000, but has made several new executive appointments, which free her up to focus on the children of Mongolia, Vietnam et al. "The dove is still stronger than the eagle, " Christina said.

"I'm tough when I need to be. It doesn't take away the love and deep sense of commitment. Sometimes, I get very cross. The thing is to forgive. People hurt you and don't think about the consequences. Then I think about the fantastic supporters who do love you.

But the kids, that's where the magic is.

Let's hope they'll all be having their Easter eggs this Sunday. Rich or poor, they need love." And dentists.