My mum used to say to me, 'Spit on yer 'ands and take a fresh 'old.' Keep going even if you have setbacks.

That was when I realised that music is the most profound, magical form of communication there is.

I do a lot of vocal hygiene.

Nobody inspired me more than Julie Andrews, who is a classically trained soprano herself.

And woven into the fabric of this harsh existence was music.

The musical heritage of Yorkshire is deep and wide.

I'm very pro presenting the best music I can to the widest audience possible.