It took a catastrophic car accident for the singer and actress to leave a decorated career in architecture and focus on her artistic ambitions, including a tribute show to her friends Sinead O'Connor, and Shane MacGowan of The Pogues.

Irish-French singer and performer Camille O’Sullivan grew up in County Cork, with her Irish father and French mother.

Although she sang throughout her youth, she was persuaded to become an architect and went on to win awards for her work.

But after she nearly lost her life in a harrowing car crash, she decided she had to be honest with herself and become the singer she always wanted to be.

Camille has brought her unique voice to the songs of Jacques Brel, Edith Piaf, Nick Cave and Radiohead.

In her newest show, she’s honouring two late Irish singers who were her friends: Sinead O’Connor and Shane MacGowan from The Pogues.

This episode of Conversations touches on epic life stories, origin stories, Ireland, Irish singing, Jacques Brel, friendship, songwriting, poetry, and performing.

Singing for her life: Camille O'Sullivan on Ireland and her dearly departed friends