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.

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?

Real talent will get through whatever the obstacles.

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

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

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

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