margot smith (1966 - 2011) was an australian singer-songwriter. her debut album, "sleeping with the lion", was produced by eddie rayner and steve kilbey and was released in october 1993. that album was nominated for the 1994 aria award for best new talent. nicole leedham of "the canberra times" saw her performance in october 1993 and observed, "about 70 people listened enthralled to the half-hour of margot's 'showcase'. expect more from this lady."