I just wanted a change. My hair started hurting my back, so I went to my hairdresser and said 'Take it off.' And I'm delighted with the results.

You should do what you can to enjoy every moment.

You do have to be fairly selfish when you have a gift. You cannot afford to let too many outside things get in the way.

My fans want me with my hair.

Some people want to give money to their children, buy houses, go on a holiday - whatever it is that they want to invest in. This particular journey has been something that I wanted to do most of my life, but there was no real opportunity to do so.

I'm an interpreter of music.

People have said there is an integrity about me, and I think there is. I don't try to follow a trend. I have my own little path.