I have always had strong maternal instincts. Even when I was still a child I cut out pictures of prams from newspapers and imagined the feeling of pushing my own pram through fresh winter snow and seeing the wheels' tracks behind me in the snow.

When I was 15 I became a full-time singer in a band. At 18 I made my first record.

My professional persona never loosens its grip, keeping an eye on me at all times.

It's strange that the newspapers don't see a connection between their false revelations about my private life and my need for seclusion and security.

No one who has experienced facing a screaming, boiling, hysterical audience can avoid feeling shivers in the spine. It's a thin line between celebration and menace.

My path has not been determined. I shall have more experiences and pass many more milestones.

I would like to sing the theme tune of a big film - something like 'Titanic'.