I've got quite a good brain and all that, which I've never had to use in singing at all.

I once asked my father what he wanted me to be. To my horror, he said, 'sociologist.'

I do sometimes think I could have done without the drugs actually; that was a waste of time, and a huge risk. But then again, there's nothing I can change, so in a way regret is pointless.

The really explicit phrase is doors of perception.

It's always a good idea to get yourself a famous, rich, and groovy young man. That's one of the best-known methods of furthering your career.

Never apologize, never explain - didn't we always say that? Well, I haven't and I don't.

I never saw myself as beautiful. I can look back and see it now, but then? Never.