I don't think I picked up the guitar in the first place as a way of getting women. There are probably better ways of doing it.

I know I'm a pop star. But sometime I'd like to be a rock star.

I have fun with it and I am honest and open about the way I lead my life and don't mislead anyone. I've had the time of my life and thank God for that, it would be such a waste otherwise.

I guess if you're stupid enough to join the army without thinking about getting shot at, then you really are a fool.

I don't think I picked up the guitar in the first place as a way of getting women. There are probably better ways of doing it.

Being sent away to boarding school at seven is as great an inspiration as any songwriter could have - to be taken away from one's family and locked away for 10 years. It does create an incredible intensity of emotion.

Absolutely, it's a really weird stage because at the minute, I can walk down the street and be unrecognised, lead a normal life, but my label and everybody is warning me that will be changing and I'm in for a rollercoaster ride.