In 1983 I'd had a number one. I'd sold 6 million copies of Total Eclipse Of The Heart all over the world.

So many people release albums before Christmas and they get lost in the Christmas rush.

Every country I've had different hit records, so we have to change the set to fit the country.

I need a hero, I'm holding out for at hero 'till the end of the night He's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast And he's gotta be fresh from the fight I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero 'till the morning light He's gotta be sure and it's gotta be soon And he's gotta be larger than life, larger than life

I do believe that God blessed me in life with a wonderful family, a successful career, and a loving marriage, and remain thankful for that blessing.

I've never taken drugs. My drug, I suppose, is drink. I never drink before I sing, but I do make up for it when I come off!

Fabulous place, Dublin is. The trouble is, you work hard and in Dublin you play hard as well.