It was like orderin a hamburger and getting only the buns

I do see a big difference in the American work ethic compared to the British work ethic in a lot of artists.

It's not our intention to be mean. That's just within us.

I think the best singers in the world, historically, are American. Britain's got its fair share, as well, but some of the greatest singers, ever, whether you're talking about Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey or Aretha Franklin, are from the legacy here.

You are a saucy little thing aren't you?

The artists who endure are the ones who stay focused even after they have reached the top of their profession.

If I said to most of the people who auditioned, 'Good job, awesome, well done,' it would have made me actually look and feel ridiculous. It's quite obvious most of the people who turned up for this audition were hopeless.