I wanted the focus to be on my ability as a singer and as an entertainer - not on my private life.

I wanted the focus to be on my ability as a singer and as an entertainer - not on my private life.

My first album was completed in three months.

I definitely have my opinions that I'm very vocal about and I'm not afraid to put them out there.

People want to talk about whether I have rock cred, whether I'm selling out, the theatricality, the gay stuff... Chill out! And just enjoy yourself.

I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay.

Female performers have been doing this for years - pushing the envelope about sexuality - and the minute a man does it, everybody freaks out.