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.

My tears of love are a waste of time if I turn away

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

You need a bit more to be a pop star than just a good voice.

Sex does not exist for me at all. I haven't had a boyfriend for a long time. There were only three or four in my life up until now anyway.

My life is so full of surprises, nothing surprises me any more.

I got to show off in front of my husband, who married me as I was stepping out of the business, so he had no idea that I could strut my stuff on the stage.