Acting is a tough industry. There are a lot of kids out there at drama schools and not a lot of money about, especially as the arts are being cut.

I grew up near King's Cross station in London, living in an apartment block where my dad was a caretaker.

My heart's in stage. Making Quadrophenia was exciting because we were riding around on scooters with no crash helmets. But "hurry up and wait" is the anthem of films. Everybody wants you ready, and then you sit doing nothing.

Being a part-time pop star was perfect, really, when I wasn't worn out by the partying.

My acting career began when I walked into a drama school class run by Anna Scher in Islington. Anna discovered a lot of people: Linda Robson, Pauline Quirke, Gary and Martin Kemp, and Dexter Fletcher were among my contemporaries.

It's great to do small plays in the theatre and then go off with Blur and play in front of thousands of people.

Acting is my passion and Chelsea FC is my hobby.