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

My philosophy is to enjoy yourself. Do the things you want to do, like play golf!

I don't miss EastEnders. I did a two-stretch. That was enough.

I like people like Robert De Niro and Anthony Hopkins. And Gianfranco Zola, who played for Chelsea and Italy. He's an artist with his feet.

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

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

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.