I was born in 1954. My parents were brought up in the war years, and life was hard.

I'm passionate about everything, actually. I'm passionate about life.

I would like to see the gay population get on board with feminism. It's a beautiful organisation and they've done so much. It seems to me a no-brainer.

If people like your music, you can't guarantee they're going to love you.

You wouldn't find a Joni Mitchell on 'X Factor;' that's not the place. 'X Factor' is a specific thing for people that want to go through that process - it's a factory, you know, and it's owned and stitched-up by puppet masters.

I don't have clear-cut positions. I get baffled by things. I have viewpoints. Sometimes they change.

I don't think feminism is about the exclusion of men but their inclusion... we must face and address those issues, especially to include younger men and boys.