You need a bit more to be a pop star than just a good voice.

Real talent will get through whatever the obstacles.

My life is so full of surprises, nothing surprises me any more.

When I was 15, I was naive, looked like a grey mouse and felt second choice.

I don't take myself seriously any more. Sometimes I just garden in my knickers and platform shoes.

My parents have a wonderful marriage, for many years. But I can't commit myself for such a long time.

Performing, I can take it or leave it. Horticulture is far more challenging. I'm absolutely fascinated by it.

My father has taught me all the tricks of the boys at an early age, which has made me very careful.

Dad is my best mate and I can tell Mum absolutely anything. I really appreciate Mum and Dad. Why are we so close? Young parents, I think. The rock business keeps their minds young.

When you're together with someone for some time, you will automatically depend on them as if they were a crutch. And then it ends.

I don't mind being laughed at: that's something I really don't mind, and I think that's kept me sane. My ability to laugh at myself and allow others to laugh at me has been my saving grace.

It was only possible because it was attained. An Idea isn't feasible until it becomes reality

when river reaches for my hand, he actually grabs me by my heart. it’s always been like this.

The most optimistic part of life is its mortality… God is a real genius.

Great Britain would spend her last guinea to keep a navy superior to that of the United States or any other power.

Our words set the direction for our lives.

I care about cinema even though I haven't made many films.

Always help the persecuted.

You are every reason, every hope and every dream I've ever had.

Being an author, is being a dictator. (in a good way)

Resolve to treat the things in your possession as belonging to others.