I really believe that God and religion is two different things.

I always feel there is a link between music and spirituality.

At some point the entire population of the earth is gonna have to look back at the kind of essence of spirituality which is basically caring about each other.

Protection of children from violence and abuse has always been my main activity or campaign.

I suppose the danger when you have a job that involves writing is you can be a bit isolated.

You also said in Rolling Stone that your look is based on mine. The look I chose, I chose on purpose at a time when my record company were encouraging me to do what you have done. I felt I would rather be judged on my talent and not my looks. I am happy that I made that choice, not least because I do not find myself on the proverbial rag heap now that I am almost 47 yrs of age.. which unfortunately many female artists who have based their image around their sexuality, end up on when they reach middle age.

I think in the first place hearing the music inside of you is very soothing, very comforting. For me there always been, if you like, a spiritual connection between myself and music.