In writing the autobiography, I can really chuckle when I look at the songs. I was acting out the part. I saw myself as a victim.

Most of my influences are from the past.

When you go onstage, you go on there to have a good time, and you smile and you engage with the audience and you invite them in.

What's really sad is that a lot of very talented people are being forced to do things that are very embarrassing and I don't intend to be one of them.

I knew style and content went hand in hand.

Leigh Bowery created outfits that made him look deformed, which was very brave. I believe this was the main thing that gave Leigh his edge. His designs were often breath-taking, but it was the way he used his body that was so utterly new and refreshing.

A difficult crowd will always test your true ability.