I don't understand why the accent you speak in has to indicate what level of intellect you have.

I'd love to say that I could write political songs, but I don't feel clued-up enough.

Dressing up is like therapy; I feel better in myself when I've made an effort.

I love going to the cinema. Whenever I get time off, that's where I go.

Anything that's on television as often as someone on 'The X Factor' is what's successful. That doesn't mean that I condone that or think that it's right. To be honest, I'd be the first to say I think it's a shame. But if that's the way it is then that's the way it is.

I'm surrounded by friends and family who are not that impressed by celebrity. They don't have any problem telling me I'm acting like an idiot or I'm not that funny.

My denim jacket had 'I love GNR' and 'I love AC/DC' written all over it, but I always came back to swing.