Careers don't seem to be built up in the same way as they were in the 80s.

My whole career was launched in such sort of poptastic style with 'Kids In America', and I liked - and like - being poptastic. Songs big on melody, high on energy, lots of attitude... what's wrong with that?

You're full of insecurities in your 20s - most of the time your heart's being broken, you're having a difficult time finding out who the hell you are, and I was trying to do that in the full glare of the public.

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.

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

I do know what my family has done for me, but they do need to give me some space to let me be myself. There would be some things I would handle differently.

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.