I come from the tradition of a big Irish family that loves to sing. I love to perform.

I am not as bad as people would suggest. Not as good as I would like to be.

I still find trusting people quite hard. I've got a couple of mates that I do let in, but that's it. It's something I've got to sort out - I cut people off.

It's success, not fame, that is quite addictive. I'm addicted to a lot of things and, as it happens, success is one of them.

There used to be a huge hole in my life that I wrote many albums about. I didn't realise it was a wife-and-daughter-shaped hole. They've plugged that gap. Everything I do, I do for them now. When daddy goes to work, it's daddy going to work, not Rob going to work. I feel like there's a purpose to everything.

Look at Paul McCartney, look at Elton John. They're jealous of Justin Timberlake. I'm sure they were jealous of me when I was in my imperial phase.

My friends are so cynical, they refuse to keep the faith.