That's a difficult question, because to consider yourself a rebel is sort of ridiculous.

The truth is, I've always been wracked with self-loathing and terrible, paralysing depression.

I'm 45 years old. I used to be a club girl, but that's not my world anymore. That doesn't mean I can't make music that excites. I think it's inspiring to see an artist you grew up with take another crack.

I love pop music. Who doesn't?

I just want to live my life a little freely and not adhere to any schedule - just make music and have fun.

I wouldn't say that cutting was pleasurable, but there is a sense of euphoria that follows cutting yourself. The quick pinch of pain and the sight of blood snaps you back to the surface and you start to appreciate being alive.

A lot of celebrities just want money, fame, power, fancy cars, houses all over the world and have people BOW DOWN to them. To me, that's frightful behaviour.