I just try to live a really simple, natural life, because obviously, life has an impact on your voice.

If you knew how meat was made, youd probably lose your lunch.

I'm a singer and as long as I can sing - which, thank God, is something that I still seem to be able to do - I'd like to carry on making records.

I feel like at 50 I've decided to become a rock star, which is, you know, typical of me. I always seem to work backwards.

You have to respect your audience. Without them, you're essentially standing alone, singing to yourself.

It's just a theory really, but I have always thought that your physical surroundings can shape your voice and personality.

I like the music. I don't like the business. I get very tired of the travel and moving, constantly moving. But the hour-and-a-half that I'm making music, I'm one of the happiest people on earth.