My popularity plunged three years ago and I didn't try to court publicity.

Even my closest friend said I was finished, but I think I may be a little different from the others.

People around me called me an idol, so that's what I was.

I get even more nervous singing when everyone's fallen silent, but I really try to communicate the meaning of the lyrics, and there's people there listening to that, and if they're moved by it, then I'm moved as well.

Aside from my work, in my everyday private life, I'm not a very adventurous person. I don't look for change.

For the most part, I don't care about what everyone else is doing, or what is popular.

I guess you could say I'm cautious, or a coward.