That's what I'm about -- getting engaged. Too many people don't wade in the mud with the politicians.

There are quite a few honest songwriters out there writing about relationships and their own personality traits. But for some reason, once they step out of the bedroom, their honesty doesn't seem to come with them.

Freedom is merely privilege extended, unless enjoyed by one and all.

[A]s long as you're comfortable it feels like freedom.

I try and write honestly about what I see around me now.

Britain is a great country. We can more or less say what we like, and we can walk down the street without anyone trying to kill us. I know it's tough for some people, but generally we live in a caring society. We live in a great country, but we're no longer a great power. Part of the problem with some elements of the European debate is that they hanker for the days when we were a great power. Those days are gone, and they went a long time ago.

Just because you're gay, I won't turn you away. If you stick around, I'm sure we can find some common ground.