I didn't have to play rugby that well, and I didn't have to play cricket that well, because I had this voice.

When I started recording, I thought I'd be able to do all kinds of records: jazz, country, dance - and I've always wanted to do a gospel album.

I've always worn jewellery but for a time it went out of fashion. Like grungy and punk bands didn't wear jewellery because it was stupid.

People never talked about my music. They just counted how many knickers were on stage.

I think it's good that I had some experience of the real world before I became successful. You know, having to get up in the morning and going to work in construction.

I realize that singing is saving my life, once I started again.

First of all, I love singing. I mean, I get out of bed and I sing. I can't help it.