When I was young and we got caught pinching apples, we got a smack from the local policeman. Today if that happened he would be sued. There is a tendency to punish the victim, not the criminal. If someone broke into my house or my mum's house, I worry that the burglar has more rights than me.

If you only ever heard Lady Gaga, she's the most boring singer in the world.

Most things in music go full circle eventually.

You are a saucy little thing aren't you?

I've always treated the music business as a business.

You have an advantage if you win. I always think it's best to be remembered as a winner rather than as the runner-up. It's definitely more fun getting the gold than it is the silver.

I like spaghetti bolognese, I like baked beans on toast. I hate French food. I hate fancy food.