When you first start off, I know singers who have only been in the business just a short amount of time, and they've already written their autobiography. I didn't want to write it too soon. I wanted to live a while and write about things that I felt were important to me - growing up in Wales, and the characters that I met and listened to.

The Musto Skiff combines the thrill of skiff performance with smooth control and well... it just blows your pants off!

I have a weakness for watches. I have to stop myself buying more.

I've always felt myself as being a serious singer.

I think teen-age love is a great thing. There's nothing quite like it and never will be for the rest of your life.

Winning the Outstanding Contribution award is great, because you know you have won in advance. Previously, I have been really nervous during the ceremony because you have no idea if you are going to get called up on stage. This time I could relax and enjoy myself.

I've tried wearing more than one ring on one hand and it doesn't look good. It's overkill, I think. So I think a ring on either hand. Nine times out of ten I'll go for pinky rings, but not always.