I think Heather has shown to the world what a gold digging fishwife she is. What a way to behave after being granted all that money. She should try being a single mother in the real world.

Anne , Belfast,

HI.
well after seeing heather on the steps of the court house today i can see why people generally seem not to like her.
she is arrogant and tries to come across as badly done to.
what paul has or hasnt got is nothing to do with it really.
24 million is far too much for someone who has only been with him for such a short period of time.i seem to remember an interview not so long ago where she said she didnt want any of his money. nuff said..

danny thompson, leeds, uk

i love heather, she is great, although not perfect, guess what , it is ok to lose your temper when you have been villified to the extent she has, much, much love to her and other brave women like her, so sorry that so many of you are foul in your heads, but it doesn't mean that heather is in hers,

hope she gets her millions, sure she will dontate a lot to charity anyway

rachel, nottingham,

Paul McCartney uses his iconic status in the persecution of Heather Mills. it will be good to know the truth in the future. The press are out of control - in particular with the treatment Heather has received for newspapers such as the Sun. Why does'nt McCartney behave like the gentleman he would have us think he is and pay up for the future of his daughter and Heather (if she wants his money). It would be the decent thing to end the misery of this marriage. McCartney has a lot to answer for regarding abuse of "power".

Mike Harle, Edinburgh, Scotland

i wish her the very best, i cannot imagine having to go through all this public vitriole, it is so devastating even just to watch, even if everything that was said about her was true, and really, it isn't, you can tell that, no one deserves this kind of hatred, that is what is disgusting about this whole thing, not heather

rachel, nottingham,

Heather Mills does some marvelous work, We should be looking at all the good things she does, instead of pulling her to bits
What is the matter with the media, we seem to feed on negativity
Diane

Diane, somerset,

Although I don't live in Britain, I have seen many of the appalling reports about Heather Mills-McCartney. She has my sympathy. I can't imagine having to endure those outrageous press reports on a daily basis. Such disrespectful and derogatory articles. It's no wonder then, that she's had enough and "hit the wall", so to speak, due to this treatment. It seems that the photographers try to get the most unflattering photos of her and the newspapers are quite happy to print them. Even the most recent photos of her which accompany the articles outlining her distress are unflattering, and were probably chosen for that reason. It also seems that people have little charity in their hearts for her. Sir Paul, has offered precious little moral support. It would be the decent and honourable thing to do, regardless of the divorce proceedings, since they have a daughter to protect. From my perspective, his squeaky clean image looks more than a little tarnished right now.

D.E. Matthews , Kitchener, Canada

Hi
I find her soo annoying why is she saying all of this. Its great that shes doing charties but she should reallykeep her mouth shut and be happy instead of fussing. Maybe all the fans wont like her NOW then she should be left alone. Shes hasnt got much talent. Sometimes its nice to say about that something off your chest about the press.
Ceri Wales

Ceri, cardiff,

I think Heather should keep away from the public eye and hide until things die down. I do think it's disgusting what has been said about someone when we know nothing about her in her private. Mr McCartney may not be the person we think he is. The 'comic' press as I call them - I know what they are like, I was a typesetter/layout artist many moons ago on one rag and walked out of another in disgust at the behaviour of the Editors greed and vile attitude to destroy peoples lives. I feel sorry for her as she has lost control and the only reason is because she has been 'pushed' - Lets stop laughing at her and let her have 'freedom of speech' although I laugh at that because Britain does not have that bonus anymore. I hope she hauls them over the coals and they fry to a cinder!

Susanna, North London, London

I don't like what I've seen/heard of the woman - not just in the press, which is subject to editorial bias after all - but also on the TV, straight from the horse's mouth. Her unpopularity is nothing to do with having married an icon. It's her aggressive "in-your-face" personality. I object to having my sympathy demanded from me. And surely, genuine suicide risks don't broadcast it?
That said, she's entirely right in what she says about certain elements of the press. So, don't court publicity. Keep keep your head down and raise money quietly and without fuss. At the moment, I should imagine she's doing "her" charities more harm than good with her notoriety.
Oh, and how come she's responsible for the lives of thousands of people. Believing her own hype there, I think!

Claire, Hemel Hempstead, UK

She has never had a problem with lots of media attention when it was going her way. She has brought most of this on herself, possibly thinking that her disability and charity work would sanctify her in the press. No sympathy here. My advice is for her to audition for a soapie, will give her the chance to work off all that theatrical energy and bring in some cash.

Karen, Adelaide, South Australia

Poor child, growing up to read such constant hysteria by her mother in the papers. What happens when at school age her mother is still ranting? She will want to climb in a hole and never come out. So come on, all parties in this sordid divorce - show a little dignity. You can choose to be in the public eye or not. Heather Mills, by constantly fanning the flames is not only a fool to herself, but above all,she is ensuring her daughter grows up jaded, insecure and paranoid about her own family, the media, and in the end just about everybody around her. Get a grip woman!

Phillie Hall, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

I agree with Heather Mills that the press do not have a right to defame people (whether they are famous and 'court publicity' or not), practically without sanction. She has a point that the tabloids feel free to print anything about her for months on their front pages, and then only have to print a postage stamp sized apology hidden somewhere on an inside page much later when caught out in their lies. It seems journalists can be very hypocritical when it comes to rationalising the 'freedom of the press'.
J.Blake

J. Blake, Blandford, UK

What a truly dreadful woman & completely deluded... she somehow want us to believe she is some kind of victim? No tragedy here, just a divorce like thousands of other couples but with a multi-million pound settlement coming her way. Hopefully she will fade away & put her daughter first, but I fear not.

Graham, Liverpool, UK

How dare to compared herself to Diana! She is just pathetic gold digger and deserve nothing, Paul is crazy to put up with her - at the first place. I feel very sorry for him at this point. His kids been right at the beginning!

Dagmar, San Francisco, CA, USA

What a cheek she has! She, an ( I guess) pennyless ex "hostess" marries an older very wealthy man. Has one child with him ( I guess a DNS test has been done), then divorces him and gets a huge sum of money as settlement. Then she starts this media circus to gain support. Come on, does she think we are that stupid? If only she could cash the chech and disappear back into obscurity. Well, apart from a couple of "educational" movies she made she was unknown, wasn't she?

Dr Jan Pultr, G.T., Cayman

Typical drama queen if you ask me but not a convincing performance on GMTV. Wants the money and fame but not the publicity. Heather needs reminding that the two go together.
On a positive note, I am sure that, in time, when the press are tired, Heather will fade into the background!

Sandie , Chichester, UK

Heather Mills is a no nonsense northern lass afterall and she is going to spill the beans whether anyone likes it or not.
Good luck to her and she does have a point about the disgusting tabloid press in this country.

starman, middlesbrough, na

Why don't people just give her a break? It's just the usual media witchhunt. She does a lot of good work raising awareness of animal cruelty - in addition to her landmines work.

andrew, Matlock,

At the end of the day Heather has the right to live her life in privacy regardless of who she married. All you tabloid junkies should get a life!

Steph, Scotland

Steph Kirk, Cupar, Scotland

Heather has my absolute Sympathy. Once the press decide to persecute someone there is no let up and nothing they won't stoop to in their smear campaigns. So what if Heather has a lurid past, it's in the past, when she was young and maybe foolish, she has more than made up for it with all that she has done to help others since her terrible accident. Also Paul McCartney was born on the same day as me, the same year, and I always admired him but not anymore, I think him and his family have a lot to answer for in what is happening to Heather. I think she is a very gutsy lady and wish her all the best for the future.

Robbie Spooner

Roberta Spooner, Leeds, United Kingdom

I had a bit of a giggle when she mentioned in one of her whining interviews that Paul didn't want Beatrice living in the States because he didn't want Beatrice having an American accent! Say what?!? Excuse me..Ms. Mills....did you forget that he MARRIED an American first time (a very successful marriage to an awesome LADY that I had met) and four of his five kids have American in them???

I wouldn't believe her if she said the sky was sunny on a sunny day!!

Kirsty, Michigan USA

Kirsty, Michigan, USA

I don't know much about Heather Mills or Paul McCartney, but based purely on some of the newspaper headlines from this morning that misquote what she actually said on GMTV yesterday, it would appear that she does actually have a point about that at least. She didn't compare herself to Kate McCann . She just questioned why people are so quick to persecute a woman who has lost her daughter. I think more people should be asking the same.

I do feel sorry for her for being hounded. And let's face it, any woman who had married a former Beatle with a massive fortune would have been labelled a gold-digger, particularly with such a short-lived marriage. Maybe she is, maybe she isn't. I don't know and I don't really care but I don't think she would be in this situation now if it wasn't for the identity of the person she married. Maybe her biggest fault was not realising that this would happen to her when they first met.

J B, Hampshire,

I see why Sir Paul is keeping his mouth shut. If she proves that she's unhinged by her actions on TV, he may be able to win custody of Bea. Then Heather would be free to move to America (God help us!) and as he's said before, she could still have visitation rights.

I'll bet the real sticking point in this breakup was that she wanted to move to America and he didn't. They used to spend a lot of time in the Hamptons; I'll bet a lot of her rich charity contributors were there, and she was counting on being a Hamptons socialite. The Pound goes further in America than it ever has before, and when they've finally settled, I'll bet she moves there anyway; with or without Bea.

Mary Ann, Santa Rosa, California/USA

I have just read the transcript of this interview and can see that Ms Mills has a point; regarding the unfavorable reporting of Her situation. Indeed one does not have to look far to see a prime example of this in the form of misrepresentation in this Times article. Where exactly does "Ms Mills compare herself to Diana Princess of Wales or Kate Mcann"? I always held The Times Newspaper in high esteem however I now find this reporting quite disgusting.

fran, Paris,

I have no real opinion on Heather Mills, I have never met the woman so have no real basis to decide what she is like as a person. What I do know though is that she did not compare herself to the McGanns, stop misreporting the truth! She said that they were being badly treated by the press, frankly which is true. Even if you hate this women and think she is a gold digger what does it say about us as a nation to be attacking someone and using there disbility as something to make fun of? Remeber this women is a mother, a daughter etc and your are hurting more than her with these horrible stories.

Kirsty, Leeds,

That's all very well Heather, but what about that poor elephant on LSD?

Steve, Winchester, UK

I think someone is a bit of an attention seeker! and just who is she trying to blackmail with her "box of evidence"? if it really existed would it not be in court by now? "human rights"? someone who lives in such luxury is a bit unclear on the meaning perhaps. If you go for the public eye in such a manner, you cannot complain when the public eye comes after you in the same manner.

Lindsey, London,

I'm glad there are people like Heather around.....it makes me feel so much better about myself.

N. Sweet, Abu Dhabi, UAE

I thought Ms Mills was a large lady pianist, this is all very confusing.

alan, Benalmadena, spain

I'm sorry to say that Heather seems like the type of person who did charity in the first place in order to bag a rich man! I know the type. Paul was a fool to be taken in by her. He probably discovered the truth about ther past but is being a gentleman by not talking in the press. She needs to take the money and drop the charitable drama queen act and retire peacefully somewhere!

nina, london, uk

Well this sparked a lot of debate in the office!

I can see her point about the intrusiveness of the media but comparing herself to Diana and Kate McGann when she has chosen to go on television for this tirade which would obviously be widely reported seems ludicrous.

She married Paul knowing the intense spotlight that would be upon them and had originally courted the press for her charity purposes but suddenly as she became a "celebrity wife" the media became the enemy.

The headlines have been unpleasant at times but surely courting the press means you'll be in the somewhat unsavoury spotlight at times too? The Beckhams have had a similar situation but realise it's part of the celebrity lifestyle.

I can understand her concern around the child but she hasn't particularly been photographed or targeted.

Heather Mills may have some valid points but she has acted in a slightly ridiculous manner considering her arguments.

LJFN, London,

As it looks increasingly likely that paparazzi (who are funded by the media, remember) were responsible for Diana's death then perhaps, people, you should pause to consider whether this woman might have a point? And then to consider how you would cope with the obsessions of the UK media if you found yourself in her situation?

Vincent Coles, Forfar,

Isnt it time she stopped the hystrionics and start behaving like a warm human being!

She should stop using her daughter as an excuse to get her hands on Paul's hard earned money - Ms Mills is a sharp reminder why men prefer to stay single!

Please guys not all us women are like this some of us are warm-hearted.

Heather, essex, UK

They deserve each other ....................

Tankus, London, England

Ms Mills, If all the newspaper articles about you are nothing more than spurious lies, as you allege, why havn't you taken out libel actions against these treacherous, deceitful denizens of the gutter press.
Actions speak louder than words Heather and in your case rather more eloquently than you did on GMTV.

sandra kenny, Ashton-U-Lyne, Lancashire

Sounds like a control freak who's not getting her own way. Not happy with a few million for a couple of years marriage!

Keith, Manchester, UK

She, and the Law, deserve all the bad publicity. It is simply wrong for Heather Mills to claim rights to Sir Paul's £millions, the making to which she contributed nothing. Bring on a change in the law to bring an end to this hideous legalised robbery.

John Stench, Sheffield, UK

Heather says it all herself.

Her words confirm one's suspicions of an unbalanced mind.

Clearly overtones here of the late Princess Diana's paranoia.

Sir Paul, an old man who looks every year of his age, in trying to have what Americans call a trophy wife, a woman almost half his age, has got himself a real winner.

JOHN CHUCKMAN, TORONTO, Canada

a false tear is not going to change people's views on this women,she after money and will do anything to get it. ms mills should leave the marriage taking her poisonous mind and vindictive attitude with her.

chris harris, paignton, devon

She would be noone without Paul M. Who cares about the charitable crap she's done. Anyone can do that if they have enough money backing them. She wants his money? Did she earn any of it? Nope. Yet another opportunist female wanting a handout.

Jerome Calia, Asheville, NC

I see the traveling poor me Heather show has moved across
the pond to the US. Was again bombarded with that deluded
woman again. Gee Heather if you are so in debt how do
you live in a new multi million pound home that is being
remodeled? Did they give it to you for free or did perhaps
Paul pay for it? When you were here a week ago who paid
for that trip, who pays for you to eat? I don't see you working
because your so called charities don't want anything to do
with you. Give Bea to Paul grow up and stop being a
39 year old woman having a temper tantrum like a petulant
child. Just grow up and get some of your dignity back and
stay off TV.

Liz, Mission KS, USA

The English tabloid press enjoys building up personalities but has greater pleasure in knocking them down .Ms Mills ,Princess Diana and now the Mc Canns are typical examples of this type of journalism. The practice of tucking away apologies as a footnote is at the least cowardly .Editors should be compelled to give more prominence to their mistakes.,

Bill Owen, Ystrad Mynach, Mid Glamorgan

The manner in which she is vilified is so sad to see, mocking her, yes she is delusional in her opinion of herself and importance thus making it hard to identify with her causes or warm to her.
Though does anyone truly believe Paul McCartney is some quiet english treasure who got to where he is today without being a determined and ruthless man?
He isn't some innocent man who got used by Mills.
They deserve each other, him clinging on to the youth he doesn't have, riding on the beatles coat tails with everything he does and her obsession with her importance. Just hope Bea can have some seminance of a childhold inbetween all this.

Breads, London,

the media will continue to report on these 'celebrities' as long as the public continue to be obsessed by them (watching stinking Strictly Come Dancing, celebrity Cuts-your-hair or whatever, etc, etc).

the celebrity obsession is a result of a ridiculous fascination with these banal people and it is fuelled by them appearing on these programs (something that this woman elected to do herself). we've seen all these sob stories with Jo O Meara and we're bored of it.

Jon, Guernsey,

Now we know what Paul had to put up with. Hysteria is us. he's better out of it.

A G McFarlane, Bucharest, Romania

You don't have to kill yourself for your daughter to live with her father. Just let her live with her father.

I hope Heather does lead to the law being changed. Maybe then we won't have the sight of ex-spouses dragging their exes through the Courts in search of money that they don't need and have done nothing to deserve. And in most cases, money that someone can't afford.

If she wasn't chasing the money, she wouldn't have the legal bills. No sympathy for that.

Jon, Winchester,

The good news is, if there is any aspect of the press you dont like you can complain to the Press Complaints Commission.

The bad news is that the newspapers themselves fund the Commission, effectively making the industry self-regulated!

Rod Munch, Northampton, UK

Claiming that Heather "compared herself to Diana, Princess of Wales, and Kate McCann" is twisting what Heather actually said. She mentions them as examples of how appalling the papparazzi & tabloids have treated and do treat people. Agreed.

Can people honestly not sympathise with the total lynching Heather has received?! Even the fact that there are so many examples of her being ridiculed by journalists/tv presenters for being an amputee; she is being bullied and editors are allowing this to continue. It's madness!

Have a heart, people!

Mez Sclater, Auche,

"The battle between Heather and Paul should be private, remember they have a child to think about. I think the gutter press in this country is well named and act and thinks to fulfill it's nick name to fill the small mindd people."
C. Fisher, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hmm, If it wasn't for H. Mill's insistance of using the media for her own end, it might have a chance of remaining a 'private matter'.
As it is she seems hell bent on popping up here there and everywhere, doing her "I am so hard done' by act.

Yetta, Copenhagen, Denmark,

She is very brave by going against bullying by the media who brainwash ingnorant public. Her treatment is shockingly unfair and it's sad to see it going on.

Jan, London,

Ummm, how exactly is Heather Mills, as she put it, "responsible for nine countries". Did I miss something? Which nine countries are these and do they realise that responsibility for them falls to her? Doesn't that comment speak volumes?

Emma G, Pontypridd, Wales

I was amazed at the courage of Heather Mills its about time someone spoke out about the rubbish thats put in our papers..
I hope the tabloids listen to her and something is done before more good people are hurt.

mark mcdermott, Manchester, Tameside

Now we see the true character coming out.

Wini, South Coast , England

My friend and I are interested in Heathers outburst to Fern about having had six miscarriages and TWO Ectopic pregnancies and still miraculously conceived. It occurred to us to wonder if Heather is blessed with more fallopian tubes than other women or did she have IVF??????????????

D Mary McCormack, Carlisle , England

She didnt look so suicidal when she was dancing on American TV.

Gold-digger.

'nuff said.

Pete, Cov,

No, Heather, you are not responsible for nine countries. Charity is not a bargain, it is must to be unconditional. Charity is not the reserve to compensate your possible personal shortcomings.
I am a human rights lawyer and have dedicated my life for it but that does not make me any better person than others.

Helena, paris,

This country has some of the worst press in the world, using unfounded gossip and lies to serve their own ends and sell more. Freedom to print anything is essential but with it should be the responsibility to be truthful. They would be more careful if there were very large (six figure) fines for proven lies. It also says a lot about a poorly educated readership willing to believe what is often blatant rubbish.

mike gee, bournemouth, uk

Why is anybody at all interested in this person or any of the other non achievers so obsessively reported on by the tabloids?

John, Louth, UK

She expects us to believe that this is the best way that she can "protect Paul and their daughter"? It would be laughable if it wasn't so sad and pathetic.

John, Birmingham,

Heather should have been intelligent enough to work out that the McCanns have brought the bulk of the hatred they experience on themselves, by their continual comments and unwanted high profile in the media. She's bringing the same on herself.

Judi , Maryculter, Aberdeenshire

If she doesn't want the money, let's see how much of it she gives to worthy causes!

leila , manchester, uk

She has a point about the media having their own agenda and are not always being responsible about how and what they write. However, I think she should not complain about media she has used effectively herself, now it is backfiring on her she starts to complain. Newspapers are a business, they need to make money, carefully phrased and sensational articles sell better, it might not be the full truth. The phrase that comes to mind is, if you play with fire you might get burned.

Erik , London,

Heather Mills needs to start growing up and take responsibility for her own actions. She expects, and will possibly get a fantastic amount of money from her hard working husband and will never have to worry about where the money is coming from to pay her electric bill. She has walked out on a marriage because she didn't want any of the hassles that marriage brings. She is greedy, grasping and although old enough to know better, very naive if she thinks that performance on GMTV will win her any sympathy.

Jackie, Cambridge, United Kingdom

I think the point being missed here is who gives a monkeys anyway?

Must be a slow news day with nothing to report about the McCann's.

ian, London, UK

What a brave woman you are, Heather. There are many intelligent people who feel for you. And who respect, commend and applaud your courage. Anyone who claims you are delusional is either delusional themselves or just, quite frankly, obtuse.

Simone Mansfield, London, England

Dear Lady M.,

"How do you know if I even want any money? I’m £1.5 million in debt in lawyer’s fees."

So why exactly have you spent £1.5 million on lawyers' fees?

C Byrne, Pinner, UK

How did such ugly creepy person get in the spotlight in the first placer???

Don Mills, Brisbane, Aust

Only pathetic small minded people follow the lives of celebrities and its these people who are fuelling the press and the obnoxious paparatzy. The paparatzy should be banned altogether. If people never bought the papers who seem to be hell bent on destroying someone they would go out of business in no time. I hope Heather Mills gets the law changed. Good luck to her.

Janet Spencer, Barnstaple, Devon

She goes on GMTV to complain about excessive media attention?

Bay, Herts,

What a bunny boiler! I bet Macca is glad to be rid of Mucca!

Rod Polisher, Scunthorpe, UK

No wonder why Paul dumped this psycho. She is pitiful. Hope Paul goes for full custody. Beatrice deserves a better mother than this. Hope she hasn't inherited her mother's craziness. I suppose Heather is attempting to curry favor with Paul/courts for better settlement? She needs to listen to her high price lawyer and shut up.

db deck, san diego, ca

No one deserves to be mistreated in such a way. Whatever happened to responsibility.

Farrukh, Woking, UK

Whatever Heather Mills and Paul Macartney did in their marriage is their business. If the presss didn't hound people and I truly believe they do, then it wouldn't be newsworthy for people to do what Heather did on the television yesterday. I do believe she is quite correct to cite the Mcann family and Princess Diana as victims of the press. To my mind Princess Diana's death was caused by those reporters that chased her.
We do NOT need to have all the gory details of peoples lives - if it wasn't printed we wouldn't miss it!
I wish Heather luck with her campaign. I hope it is successful

a e, birmingham,

I've never been a fan of Mills and believe that she is a gold digging nasty piece of work. BUT, I have to agree that the media are oout of control. Whatever you think og Mills, take her out of the equation and listen to the message. She is right.

david, madrid,

Poor Heather Mills. Married a man twice her age . for true love ,and finds herself alone , rich and ignored !
If she is looking for sympathy, its in the dictionary between "sympathectomy ' and 'sympetalous".

Norm Brindle , Durban, South Africa

If Heather said less and got on with her charitable activities, perhaps she wouldn't be 'attacked'.

Naomi, Hull,

"All I've ever done is charity."

How wonderful Heather, all the rest of us have had to do is go to work every day doing a real job. Not swanning around at other people's expense claiming to be doing good deeds. We could all be ambassadors of goodwill if we could afford to be.

Enough of the rantings, you've got what you wanted. 25 million in the bank and not a day worked.

Gold digger ? Damn right !

Marcus, Singapore,

Do we really care when there are so many things that are far worse going on in the world? I feel bad about even having read this silly story

Mary, Brussels,

Give her a break!
In fact, give them all a break.
Everyone make mistakes in their lives and luckily most of us can move on. We should look at ourselves before throwing stones at others.
We are like vultures feeding on these people's miserable lives.
Let's stop it right here right now.

Rose Unsworth, Hythe, Kent

I am no big fan of either party. Heather Mills is trying to protect her daughter. Bearing in mind she has gone through a divorce through the media, and now has to raise her and Paul's daughter under this constant glare, is it any wonder she is frightened!!! Look what they do to Britney Spears, Posh and all other celebrity mothers with young children, chase them in cars, follow their every move,with their children in tow, with no regard to the consequences an accident could cause. Then they are bad mothers!!!! The media needs to change its view and remember these people may be famous, but at home they are just 'Mom' and when kids are involved this should be respected. But british media so obsessed with 'cirque de celebrity' they will do anything for a story, never mind someon's mental state, fragility or circumstance, thats a pretty sick society that we all contribute to when we buy so called papers.

Rachel , smethwick , uk

The sour grapes and vindictiveness of those who can't stand to see this women be legally awarded a significant sum of money is shameful but not surprising in this 'green with envy' world we live in. McCartney married her of his own free will. He's clearly not an easy person to live with (read: arrogant, ego size of Mars, deluded) and frankly my advice to Ms Mills - hang in there and go for as much as you.

Ted, Teddington, UK

amazing really, a woman who works for nothing, raises money for worthy causes and married the meanest man in england is vilified. this country is vile.

rolfgroth, liverpool,

Some sections of the press are scum. And there are MANY people who are stupid enough to believe all they read. I'm bored of the one-leg jokes. And I'm bored of Heather Mills. Let's find something more interesting to write about please.

nick baily, london,

yes , she may be comes across as mad,but to me she looks like any other woman who,s just had enough!, for years she has lived in a Paul Mc cartney bubble, it isn,t exactly your average Jo Bloggs lifestyle. Ultimately, he took her as his wife, warts and all, he,s a grown man with a mind of his own, he trusted and loved her enough to have a child with her.It,s all very well saying let Paul have Bea, but why should any child be away from their mother just because of People!She has achieved some amazing things for charity, but as usual people find it easier to give someone a slagging off rather than say well done! Lets face it , if you sit and ask yourself what has she done thats so wrong, the answer is, nothing!Marriages break up for many reasons every day, nobody knows what goes on behind cloesed doors.She married a beatle, whether it was for love or money is between them, if it was the money, then so be it, she isn,t the first woman to do it and she won,t be the last.

MELANIE HODGSON, DARTMOUYH, UK

Heather was famous prior to her meeting Paul McCartney. I seem to remember prior to her meeting him, she was being investigated regarding her charitable activities - and not in a good way.

I think you will find that real life strong women like myself think she is weak and manipulative. That's not jealousy by the way, that's disgust at yet another attention-seeking, whining "celebrity" woman giving real women a bad name!

Julia, Cheshire,

I'm not a huge fan of Heather Mills but she does have a point. Regardless of whether we like her or not, her part in the divorce, her past, its not for the public/media to decide whats right or wrong or to interfere. Let people sort their own lives out.

However, she shouldn't draw comparisions between herself and Kate McCann/ Princess Diana. A tragic loss/ a tragic death has got nothing to do with her plea.

V, London,

This will be the same 'press' who just happened to be outside Sir Pauls house when her bodyguard tried to break in presumably?

David Leslie, Perth, Scotland

iIhate to say this as I am not so fond of her. But she has a very good point.

SUNITA, northwood, midddlesex

okay, imagine any one of you is less wholesome than you would like the rest of the world to know about, does that give the press the right to crucify you, use your disability as a joke, give sainthood to your ex partner, use terms such as 'evil' , 'gold digger' , 'whore'?
The public are keeping pretty dodgy people in wealthy positions by buying their trash and believing their lies
Lets not call what they print news...its anything but

chris wallace, dumfries, scotland

Self seeking gold digger I'm afraid it's so obvious. So what attracted you to multimillionaire Paul McCartney, as Mrs Merton would have put it. Perce

James P, London,

Its Pauls money, money that he earnt from working over the past 40 years- So Heather, you married an icon. It didnt work out -cut loose. I am quite sure Paul will provide for his/your daughter. Theres no need for you to put yourself through all this. You will learn as you get older it is respect and dignity that will serve you best. Take what he offers and be glad.

sophie allen, Yiewsley, middlesex

Geez, arn't people vindictive here ! Why should paul mccartney be purer than pure in this relationship. He hardly mourned Lynda and Heather was just as silly.

She has a daughter and she cannot speak of the current divorce and hence where did the media get its information from, oh yes they just made it up as they do some many things I would assume.

She has been villified in the popular press and GMTV etc could hardly expect her to stay quiet and societal could they?

Good on her. Paul McCartney is just human after all regardless of his achievements and standing in out society.

Pete Best, Northampton, UK

I do not believe her. Shame, as I used believe she was a good person. I now she is very adept at media manipulation.

Jonny Golightly, Chester,

The problem is that she IS a gold-digger. It's like the elephant on the kitchen table. The only person who doesn't see it is her.
Her resume should read, 'professional victim'. An act she's honed to perfection.

K. Bennett, Kansas City, USA

Neither of you has lived with them, neither of you knows really what is going on because you get your information from the media. Therefore, you shouldn't really attack her as you do because you have no reason to...but it is so easy to do so from a computer, isn't it?. Pathetic.

Raquel, London,

Completely barking

Alison, Kent,

Mills is simply stupid if she regards the hostility to her to be motivated by people's nostalgia for a very boring ex-Beatle. The hostility is borne of her blatant publicity seeking - she is not a 'personality' in her own right; she may have received attention as an amputee model charity campaigner prior to marriage with the boring Beatle, but she deserves no greater profile than that.

MIlls: the only attention you will ever get will be negative so you may as well plan a safe comfortable life in obscurity for yourself and your daughter.

Nick, Brighton,

Well, Andrew Duncan, Godalming, she might be getting a "poultry" divorce, as you put it but she won't obtain chicken feed !!

D James, Lancshire, UK

This women is clearly on the edge. Unless she seeks help there could be tragic consequences. I can't think her wild ranting will have endeared her to anyone. How is that in the interests of her daughter?

Philip, Brighton,

i feel for Heather, all she has done is charity and everything and she is being bombarded with press. The only reason she is "Courting the media" is to tell other people how it is for her and what they are doing to her. Cant no-one see it from her point of view?
I think she should be given a break from everyone downing her and being hatefull, what would you do if you were in her shoes? think about it...

Amy, Birmingham,

Poor pitiful little Heather. She wanted it all. Did not realize there waas a price to be paid. Whe her future ex was knighted she demanded she be refered to as Lady (he deserved the title not her) Now trying to say she is like Diana is a major stretch on her part.
She is coming across as a slightly older version of a Paris/Brittany combination. She wanted the attention. Can't handle it and wants it to end.

Jime Davis, Washington , DC-USA

Heather Mills McCartney is being persecuted by the tabloids and the media for morons .... like GMTV. Saint Paul ... and Devil Heather. Get it?

Derek Miller, Taunton , UK

When this divorce was first underway one of my first thoughts was that Heather needed a good and strong PR person to help her through the mess that she'd be facing. However, she's gone through at least of such and they leave her employ because she refuses to heed their advice. Silence truly can be golden, particularly in this situation. Heather's right, she is vilified by the press for having married a beloved icon. But then she turns around and makes horrid insinuations about said icon which only fires up the ire of his fan base - which is millions. I don't doubt that a man as adored as Paul is a difficult man to live with. But please Heather, what you did today running from studio to studio only makes you look worse. Please take the high road so this will all stop for you.

Doreen, Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Funny how everyone is callinga liar saying that it's not the media but herself that has brought it on. So I assume every person who leaves a negative comment has known Heather Mills for years so they can judge her? Didn't think so!
The press can be brutal and unfortunately for her most of the smut press found someone to hate in her. She has used the media in the past (just like most "celebrities") and now they think they have the OK to judge her.
I say she should go and live in America and hopefully Macca will too cause I'm fed up of seeing him still making "music". I can't believe the media support a scouser so much :P

Alex K, Manchester, UK

Hard done by? Really? I don't think so. Greedy people justify themselves and play the victim very routinely. Character and Dignity still reside with Sir Paul. Shame about the poor choice on his part. The spiritual law of sowing and reaping may occur to Mills eventually.

Mark, Sherborne, Dorset

A little to quick to judge it seems. Has anyone actually walked a mile in Heathers shoes? No, thought not.

Becky, Bristol, UK

Note to gillian in Florida: ' " Paul sounds like a tight, controlling, miserable old man. " ' We haven't heard HIS side of the story yet. He's protecting his daughter by remaining silent, keeping his dignity. He prefers to work whilst she prefers the company of Eurotrash and "friends" on her payroll. Can anyone imagine Pattie Boyd Harrison or Maureen Cox Starkey charging into television studios as though leap-frogging from one studio to the next, doing this ill-advised stunt? Pity. Poor Heather doesn't know the difference between a man who is being genuine with their attention and one who's simply being polite because they're too much of a gentleman to say she's crackers!

Susanne, Houston, USA

I think the woman is being persecuted, i do not particularly feel any way about her but do agree that the media is a law unto its own and is able as it strands to print what it feels with any alias to submit the writing to and that is wrong.she does have worse press than a peadophile or murderer, i could not care less about her private life and that is what the real issue is. why should we care??

jodi, nottingham,

Oh please. Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it. This woman has sought the spotlight throughout her life, as a model, getting her bits out, then as a campaigner for amputees. That wasn't enough, so she chose to latch on to Paul McCartney's fame and now she wants to blame the very media attention that she sought. If one does not want media attention, then don't go on television. It's that simple.

Carmen, Nashville, TN, USA

yet anothe another media abuse of some one who is upright in our society!! the media should leave heer alone!!!!and let her and her family get on in peace!!! Yes she might have split up with macca but he is no angel!!!!

ademol onibiyo, aberdeen,

Tears? The word 'crocodile' seems appropriate here - boo hoo!

Phillip Anderton, Poole, England

If Heather Mills doesn't want media attention, then why does she keep courting it ?

Grow up woman, and make your mind up - you can't have it both ways !

Janis Murfet, Ely, UK

If Heather Mills doesn't want media attention, then why does she keep courting it ?

Grow up woman, and make your mind up - you can't have it both ways !

Janis Murfet, Ely, UK

First this wil be wonderful for Paul's lawyers and the judge.
This woman is so delusional she should not have Bea.
Over a year ago she could have walked away from her very
brief "marriage" to Paul with more money than she could ever
spend and something else...respect and dignity. Sadly that
wasn't enough for Heather she wants fame. And it comes
at a cost to Bea. Heather doesn't protect Paul she's done
nothing but claim he's done horrible things for over a year.
Hate comes to Heather by her own making and I feel nothing
but contempt for her. Funny I am 56 and fell in love with the
Beatles in1964 but Paul was my least favorite, but now all
these years later I feel the need to defend him it's like
someone's picking on my older brother.
Why does she still have Bea if she worries so? Nobody
would harm that child except for the damage being done
to her by her own mother.

Liz, Mission KS, USA

She appears to be mentally ill. She is always comaparing herself to others. Does she dislike herself so much she has to pretend to eb someone else? She has some nerve saying she has kept quiet when she courts the media at every turn. She walked through a train station with a notebook full of bolded notes she had of the divorce on display. She has gone on TV implying her husband has "dark powers" on his side. She wants us to beleive she had nothign to do with that mysterious fax? She needs help and fast. Paul needs to get custody of his little girl now.

Barbara, Albany, NY USA

Very sad, I think she's lost it.

Don, Biethisunne, Norway

So she rants about the media not leaving her alone and decides that asking to be interviewed on GMTV is the best way to illustrate it?

Harry, London, UK

I hope she finds what she's looking for, once she can work out what that is. But its a pretty limp campaign...

Don, Biethisunne, Norway

Please stop crying. You brake my heart. And if you are suicidal, it will be better for your daughter to live with her dad.

Dan Fox, Birmingham,

There is an old saying and it's quite true. Never pick a fight with people who buy ink by the barrel. Comparing herself to Princess Diana and Kate McCann just shows how out of touch with reality she is. One lost a child, the other her life. Heather lost her husband. I don't think Paul ' needs her protection.' I think he needs protection FROM her insinuations. Note to Heather: put down the shovel and stop digging. It's hard enough getting out of a 30 meter hole with 10 meters of rope-no need to make it any deeper.

Susanne, Houston, USA

I actually agree with the women in regard to the press. She totally dominated that interview this morning and she's was pretty convincing. She's obviously very upset. GMTV can't believe they got such a good interview!

Sarah , Northern Ireland,

I don't like her and I love the Beatles. However, I don't think that people should be this vicious to her or anyone for that matter. Just because she married our hero and then he divorced her does not mean she's a horrible person. Besides, if you're going to point fingers, Paul McCartney married her didn't he, maybe he should have thought things through with his head instead of his you know what.

Jill, newport beach, ca

Why is everyone so negative? Heather is absolutely right, what right have you got to tell her she's a bad person?! What because she wants a divorce? You people are just so full of jealousy and hate, and what for? because she has money?
Now that's what's pathetic and I'd be embarrassed for for even submitting that comment Lynda. What a disgrace the red top media is indeed. Why not persecute the evil people in this world and not a woman who has spent 20 years helping charities. You should all be ashamed of yourselves and get a life.

Joanna, London,

Even though I am no fan of Heather Mills I totally agree will her on this issue. The british media no longer provide news and information, it's all scandal and speculation. A fall from grace by anybody, celebrity or joe bloggs on the street, seems to be all the papaers care about!

Jay, Liverpool, Liverpool , UK

The media is so full of lies, do people not understand that they're being taken for a ride? I wish people would just stop being so horrible, haven't we got enough pain and suffering in the world than to vilify a strong woman who has helped so many people over the years? Stop reading lies! Stop buying tabloid newspapers! I will support the law Heather wishes to put into place regarding unfounded deception in the news 100 percent of the way.

Sarah, London,

No human being deserves to go through this, especially when there is a child involved. No matter what she may or may not be guilty of, one thing is certain and that is the press needs to be held accountable for their journalistic endeavours. Look what's happening to Britney etal and Princess Diana and a myriad of others!
"A dozen press agents working overtime, can do terrible things to the human spirit." - William Holden in the movie: Sunset Boulevard

Victoria , London,

You're all pathetic, the jealousy and hatred which is so unecessary and venomous makes me sick to my stomach.

Mark, London,

She always comes across as pretty unhinged.

I guess Paul won't be going down on one knee again after this disastrous marriage.

He's probably prefer it if I didn't call her that, however...

Alex Mcgregor, Plymouth, UK

Yeh, it must be a hard life. And to think she'll only get about 50 million. How will she live? Maybe she should start a "Heather Mills" charity to top up her poultry divorce settlement to a more civilized figure; say 100 million. We can't expect the poor girl and her daughter to get by on a pathetic 50 million settlement. I will start the donations with 1pound. Any more takers?

Andrew Duncan, Godalming,

Only to the brink - come on guys, you're just not trying hard enough.

Jim, Leeds, UK

Good luck to Heather
The media should display some balance in their reporting and its very obvious that this hasn't happened in her case

James, Oxford, UK

Going on Morning telly is definitely the best antidote to constant media scrutiny

Dan, London,

She's ranting. The egotism and delusion reminds me of Jodie Marsh and/or David Brent!

Eleanor, Manchester, UK

I think we all have more important things to be concerned about than this issue. I think that 'celebrity news' is dominating the press at the moment and to honest why anyone feeds into it is beyond me.
We have a war going on where countless innocent people are being killed, we have children being victims of gun crime, we have young girls being trafficed around the world being sold into the sex trade. Why do you want to discuss this?

Katie Warren, Cornwall, England

Whatever you think about this lady, has been put in your minds by media and press. No one would have heard about her, had she not married Sir Paul.
I agree with her that the press need a tight leash around them.
It is disgusting that a camera can be pushed into your face, there needs to be a change in the law regarding coverage by photographers.
One thing so obvious about the English, you like to raise people up but then you love to tear them down. The newspapers are more like comics, childish, sex orientated and lacking in real news.
The BBC needs to produce a newspaper, they at least have some class left within their system.

james, alabama USA,

It's actually www.youcare.com that she's promoting, and that website's all about the campaign!

Joanna, Pinner, UK

I can't believe how vicious women are to other women. Heather may be far from perfect, but are we perfect? Do we have any idea what it is like to cope with a loss of limb, I don't know how I would cope if I were in that situation. Heather won me over when I saw her pluck and guts when she was dancing. Why don't we give her some support? Paul sounds like a typical miserable, controlling tight old man...yes he was great as a young man, but I am sure he isn't easy now!!!
Why don't we all give Heather a chance?
Gillian Pacini, Fort Lauderdale, USA

gillian pacini, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The battle between Heather and Paul should be private, remember they have a child to think about. I think the gutter press in this country is well named and act and thinks to fulfill it's nick name to fill the small mindd people.

C. Fisher, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Its about time somebody had the balls to stand up to the media like this... I know my opinion is in the minority but think about what she said regarding diana and the mccanns.. it is a media circus that we all play a part it.. where is the GOOD NEWS these days? Its all doom gloom and slander... well done heather

S Thomas, Merseyside, UK

How fitting that she "cries on TV", whilst lambasting the media...

Live by the sword, die by the sword.

Heather needs to get over herself - the only people who care are the gossip rag readers and her, and she should realise that gossip is seldom, if ever, supportive and complimentary.

However, she's doing a very good job at villifying herself - comparing herself to someone tragically killed, or a couple who have lost a daughter, when you're simply getting divorced, isn't going to generate any sympathy.

W Smith, Oldham,

She is just so pathetic. If she is so worried about her daughter's safety, let Paul have sole custody. It is all about the money and fame for her.

Lynda Leibrock, Henderson, USA

Lies? She hasnt got a leg to stand on.

David, Hampton Wick, Surrey

Ah yes, poor Heather ... a victim. Once again - everybody else is to blame. Unfortunately, it is her capacity to NEVER take responsibility for any of the negative things in her life that has contributed to the lack of public sympathy for her case.

Divorce is never easy and always painful but it's difficult to imagine there would be any problem if it were simply a matter of child support in this case. It seems clear that her ambitions for settlement go way beyond that. Aside from arrangements for the child, Ms Mills should walk away only with what she put in. If there's a battle going on, it's because she's clearly not the victim she'd have us all believe her to be.

Carey Gunn, London, UK