My world was completely different to other boys my age. When I was six I was earning money, and by 10 I was paying more tax than the parents of other pupils. I feel a lot older than my years. Because I was working with adults, I had to mature a lot quicker.

I haven't got any friends from where I grew up, but that's not to do with fame.

I can understand why rock stars are rock stars and why they play in front of people because the buzz that you get is insane. It's probably the same as when you do something on stage and you work off the audience. The buzz you get when you're playing a song and everyone is screaming and dancing and what have you and singing along is incredible.

I knew the Beatles songs and how influential they are to other bands, but I'm not a fanatic, so I could look outside the box and observe.

There are so many elements that make a good film. You need a great director who's driving it.

The thing about travelling is that you work hard and play hard, but you can do all those things without your parents knowing.

I was always told at school that you had to have a back-up plan, but all I ever wanted to do was act. There was no plan B for me.