When I listen to Radio 1 and hear five different tracks in a row using old disco samples, well that's plagiarism, that's taking other people's music.

I have to thank my mum for kicking me out at 16 and making me stand on my own two feet - that's how I got here.

How is the economy supposed to recover when people can't afford to fill the tank?

Well, I'm British. I'm proud to be British and I love this country. I'm going nowhere.

When I listen to Radio 1 and hear five different tracks in a row using old disco samples, well that's plagiarism, that's taking other people's music.

I consider myself very lucky indeed to have had the career I have. I listen to the radio now and you can't tell artists apart.

I wanted to use a totally different part of my brain. It's quite scary at times. I went for learning to fly because it was most difficult of all. The insurance man just sat there and licked his lips when I told him.