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.

In real life, I'm not super-posh but if that's the stereotype, I really don't care. It could be worse.

You have to apply yourself because you'll never get a better opportunity than the one you have right now. Having said that, people know by now if they like me or not. I don't need to prove anything.

I can definitely tell when mum has got money because then she likes to go shopping to spend it, whereas dad is steadier and avoids splurges. I like to think I've inherited both sides.

There are a lots of clowns in our family - our house is a fun house.

I think there's quite a lot of cowardice in music. I don't mind if it goes wrong, I just want to go for it.

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