Thank God kids love following an artist. When you get a group who pop, it's the best thing in the world.

Every time I sat in a chemistry lesson I thought, what am I doing this for? I don't ever want to be in a job that involves a Bunsen burner.'

Have I got a black book? Yes, it's called a mobile phone. I do get offers. There is no shortage of people if you want to go on dates - working in TV, living in L.A., it is there if you want it.

I've learned to deal with stress much better now, things don't bother me in the way that they once used to.

As an actor, I really like Philip Seymour Hoffman. I think he's a genius.

I didn't have any qualifications when I left school - I had three O-levels.

If your lifeguard duties were as good as your singing, a lot of people would be drowning.