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.

I'd got married and wanted to have kids, so had kids, brought them up, did other things, and slowly got back into music. And it feels great, having one foot in the present, writing and covering interesting songs, and having one foot in the past.

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 father has taught me all the tricks of the boys at an early age, which has made me very careful.

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

Real talent will get through whatever the obstacles.

Dad is my best mate and I can tell Mum absolutely anything. I really appreciate Mum and Dad. Why are we so close? Young parents, I think. The rock business keeps their minds young.