To win the X Factor would mean the world to me and my family. I'd buy mum and dad a house and then I think I would buy myself a car and have a little shopping trip.

Every performer wants to sing live. That's what I live for.

I'd date someone younger or older age doesn't matter to me. Or looks, really - it's all about maturity.

I like someone who can take the reins, who knows what they want and is strong with me.

I have my best ideas when I am alone.

I usually dream of melodies. When I wake up I have them in my head. I usually come up with things in the middle of the night because that's when my mind is the quietest. I always have my tape recorder, pen and pad by my bed just in case.

I don't mind letting people in a little bit, but I have learned from the past not to talk too much about my relationships and to keep things as private as possible.