I can't watch my first audition because it makes me too upset. I just think it is really sad. I look at myself and don't recognize myself. I do think fame and fortune changes people.

I was looking for something to make me happy, and once I realised what I actually had, then I found success.

I don't really read books. Wish I did.

I am lucky in that I love what I do, but it can still be hard to be away from the kids for long lengths of time. At the end of the day, all I want is to be with my kids, but it's worth it to create a future for my family.

Constantly having to think about money is not nice. People used to say, 'Being rich doesn't make you happy'. And I'd think, 'I've got no electricity, nothing - tell that to my empty fridge'.

My family are too grounded, and I will go home to visit. I always need my dose of Liverpool to keep me grounded.

People think that because of my nature and the tone of my voice that I'm stupid, and that's hard.