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?

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.

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.

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

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

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

I don't take myself seriously any more. Sometimes I just garden in my knickers and platform shoes.