I don't have pets, I have two guard dogs; and I don't do my own shopping; it's a security thing.

When I was growing up, I'd be in the choir. My mum was the organist in the church, so I'd sing in the church.

I am privileged to do a job I love to do. I would never change any moment from my life.

I do promotion when it is necessary, but I always want to get back to the music.

Hope has a place in a lover's heart.

I could have been more famous if I did all the glitzy things, but celebrity always seemed so unnecessary.

Over in the UK, the music press can be brutal. They can say wonderful things about you one week, and the next week, you're in the can.