I'm not a party person or someone who likes to sit and drink in clubs all night, and never really have been. I have a good time through work.

We said we'd fly the flag without him and carry on. I didn't give him a kiss because I still hadn't accepted what was happening. I was hoping that some miracle was going to happen. Of course, it didn't. I wish I had kissed him now.

I'm really happy that I got to work with such fresh talent. In a day when record companies are not particularly good at encouraging young, talented songwriters to come forward and get exposure, I think it's important to give tomorrow's songwriters the opportunity.

The Bee Gees were always heavily influenced by black music. As a songwriter, it's never been difficult to pick up on the changing styles of music out there, and soul has always been my favourite genre.

Lots of people aren't comfortable with silences. They feel they've got to fill the dead air.

I don't like rock opera with back beats.

I don't like fruit but I'm vegetarian, so eat a lot of veggies.