We have a society where every hit maker and TV presenter is gay.

Instead of more violence why isn't there a [meeting of religious leaders]. It's all got to be dialogue - that's the only way. Get everybody from each religion together and say 'Listen, this can't go on. Why do we have all this hatred?'

The Backstreet Boys can sing their asses off. I'm not so sure about those other boy bands. But Backstreet Boys have my ultimate respect.

Live for each second without hesitation

I've watched other people singing, I've become a much better singer. I've become a singer that plays the piano instead of a piano player that sings.

Lawdy Mama, those Friday nights when Suzy wore her dresses down tight.

At heart I've always been a music fan. That part of me has never changed since I was a little kid, sitting in a room watching a record go round, looking at the colour of the labels.