Women and men grow up with both sexes. Our mothers and fathers mean a lot to us, so it's just a question of finding a balance between their influences. I've found mine. And it tends to be more on the male side. I mean male side the way we understand it in the West.

I love women, but I've never had a relationship with a woman.

Everyone has to make their own decisions. I still believe in that. You just have to be able to accept the consequences without complaining.

I was skinny as a rail and had high cheekbones and a very interesting face - or so I was told.

When you become such a strong personality in music, it's hard for people to accept you as a different character.

My mother was a champion high-jumper. My three brothers are basketball players. We've all been very athletic.

Music has its own depths, and I let it take me where it takes me, even if it means stripping all my clothes off.