I worry about putting food on the table, paying for my kids needs, their college fees in years to come. It's about earning enough to have a living to be able to look after your children.
Shane FilanI put all my eggs in one basket and invested in property. I didn't do anything internationally - it was all in Ireland.
Shane FilanCapitol Records were very keen for me to write and see how I got on; I think that is what defined my sound. The first session I had was with two young up-and-coming writers, Nick Atkinson and Tom Wilding, and I went into a session a bit nervous because I hadn't written that many songs before.
Shane FilanFor Westlife, the music will never stop as long as our fans are around inspiring us to keep on making beautiful music together.
Shane FilanWhy me? Why did this happen? How could I be in Westlife and then have nothing to show for it financially at the end of it? But it's like, why not me? That's just life. It's tough. There's a lot more problems in the world. There are a lot of people who would wish to God they had my problem instead of having a sick child.
Shane Filan