My parents are good role models because they've worked hard and gave me a happy childhood.

I'm someone who has always been quite clear about what I like. In the studio, I'm not a control freak but I know what I want.

I had my autograph down by the age of 13. I used to sign it everywhere.

On my wedding day. I didn't want a natural, blushing-bride look - I had a full-on hairdo and red lips. I thought it would be disingenuous to do the whole virginal look, so even though I had the white dress, I had pink net underneath.

That's part of the reason I called the album 'Shoot From The Hip.' I did feel it was time to open up more.

I was an only child, but then my parents resettled with different partners, and I am now one of six.

You learn that, when your children are all right, everything is right in the world.