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David Beckham, soccer hero
In an April 2006 television interview, David Beckham openly discussed his struggle with OCD, for the first time. He has spoken out after keeping the condition a secret for years.
Beckham explains, ''I've got this obsessive compulsive disorder where I have to have everything in a straight line or everything has to be in pairs.
''I'll go into a hotel room. Before I can relax I have to move all the leaflets and books and put them in a drawer. Everything has to be perfect.
''I'll put Pepsi cans in the fridge and if there's one too many, then I'll put it in another cupboard somewhere.'' I would like to (stop). I've tried and Can't stop.''
David Beckham was born May 2, 1975 in Leytonstone, England. David Beckham began playing football at a young age, moving on to trials at the Leyton Orient Football Club and continuing on to Tottenham Hotspur. After playing with Manchester United from 1994-2003, signed three-year £25 million ($47 million) contract with Real Madrid (2003). Beckham announced in January of 2007 that he would leave Real Madrid that summer to move to the United States and play for the L.A. Galaxy paying him £128million ($250 million).
Paul Gascoigne (Gazza), Brave and remarkable
Paul admits to suffering with OCD. He puts this down to stress and it was his way of handling situations he wasn't happy with.
Paul Gascoigne was born May 27, 1967 in Gateshead, England. Paul Gascoigne, also known as Gazza, made his professional debut for Newcastle United at the age of 17, before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 1988. After the 1990 World Cup he became one of the greatest stars in the game, and moved to Lazio in 1992 after an injury. In 1995 he returned to Britain to play for Rangers, then moved on to Middlesbrough, Everton and Burnley. In total he won 57 caps and scored ten goals for England.
Leonardo DiCaprio, superstar
Leonardo DiCaprio has admitted he suffers from mild OCD and suffered this as a child. His thing was not stepping on cracks, or not stepping on certain things.
Leonardo DiCaprio was born November 11, 1974 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Awards he has won: 1 Golden Globe, 2 Oscars and 1 Bafta nomination.
Natalie Appleton, ex All Saints star
Natalie apparently is obsessed with cleaning and her sister reported she uses toilet roll to open doors, turn on tapes and flush the toilet handle when she uses public toilets.
Natalie Appleton was born May 14, 1973 in Mississauga, near Toronto, Ontario, Canada and now lives in London, United Kingdom.
Born in Canada, Natalie Jane Appleton moved with her family to New York, then moved to London, as she was growing up.
Natalie was a member of the 1990s girl band All Saints and also formed a new band called Appleton with her sister Nicole.
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