Fergie blames 'addiction' to pleasing others : "BRITISH duchess Sarah Ferguson has blamed her behaviour during the 'cash for access' scandal last year on her 'addiction to seeking the appreciation of others'.

The Duchess of York (pictured) caused major embarrassment to Britain's royal family in May when she was caught in a videotaped sting by UK tabloid newspaper News of the World offering to sell access to her ex-husband Prince Andrew for £500,000 ($791,250)."