For me the most interesting thing about Leigh Bowery was the way he used his body as a style statement. He was a big guy, but, because he was tall and had long legs, he looked in proportion - even sexy - despite being overweight by conventional standards.

Leigh [Bowery] would make up stories about people committing suicide or going on hunger strikes because they were refused entry at the door.

She's probably in denial that she's a great big ball of insecurity and I'm quite well aware that I am one.

I think for me one of the big things was realizing that being Boy George is my job. It's what I do.

People say things about me all the time and I get over it. I've had some appalling things told about me.

A lot of people come up to me all the time and say thank you for helping me be who I am. So my thing wasn't just about sexuality. It was about anyone who felt different; anyone who felt out of place. Being gay was one part of it.

Most of my influences are from the past.