I still tune in to the radio and listen to pop music and enjoy it as much as I ever have.
My life is so full of surprises, nothing surprises me any more.
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?
When I was 15, I was naive, looked like a grey mouse and felt second choice.
I don't mind being laughed at: that's something I really don't mind, and I think that's kept me sane. My ability to laugh at myself and allow others to laugh at me has been my saving grace.