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

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.

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

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?

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.

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.