My whole world changed when Michael Jackson brought out the Bad album when I was about eight or nine. He took over my whole life and from then on I wanted to be Michael Jackson. I watched his videos for hours and learned how to dance like him. I would push back the chairs in the room and learn his dance moves. I even taught myself to moonwalk.
Shane FilanI don't think about success to be famous, because I've done that at the highest level, but it's all about my children.
Shane FilanIf I'm honest, I thought Westlife would keep going for longer than it did - we all did - but it sort of came to a natural end. When we decided we were going to split, I thought, 'If I'm going to sing, I'm going to have to do it solo.' Also, financially I was broke, so the decision was ultimately made for me.
Shane FilanI love Ireland. I'll always be 100pc Irish. I get really excited when I go to Sligo; it's my home.
Shane Filan