I didn't spend much time in America, which probably was a mistake. To someone else, having a number one in America would be enough to get them touring.

Performing, I can take it or leave it. Horticulture is far more challenging. I'm absolutely fascinated by it.

When you're together with someone for some time, you will automatically depend on them as if they were a crutch. And then it ends.

I was very, very fortunate. I knew that. I've always known that.

The big labels have less of a stranglehold on artists and how they record and where they go.

When I was 15, I was naive, looked like a grey mouse and felt second choice.

I don't mind being laughed at: that's something I really don't mind, and I think that's kept me sane. My ability to laugh at myself and allow others to laugh at me has been my saving grace.