I didn't like any British music before The Beatles. For me, it was all about black American music. But then I became a successful pop singer, even though the kind of music I liked was more elitist, which is what I'm trying to get back to.

I have a crush on Steve Tyler. He's funny, he rocks, and has a voice like a god. There is another one who I have discovered can sing. I should try and make an album with him... it's Barack Obama!

To me, feeling good about yourself as you get older is all about your attitude - if you think you're old, you'll feel old.

Boom Bang a Bang was a huge part of me, maybe a part that I didnt relish, and there might be psychological reasons for that - I was a child being made to do things I didnt want to do. I was perhaps an elitist, a bit of a snob.

Craft your love into everything

The best path between two points is upside-down, between, then inside-out and round again.

Never look a tulip in the eye.

When I'm singing, it's like I'm at home. And music is a great healer. I think I'd have been a basket case if I hadn't been a singer.

For me, it's more about keeping it simple with a rock and roll edge. It's all about accessorising.

The pursuit of happiness is the source of all unhappiness.

No matter how dark the night, morning always comes, and our journey begins anew.

Self-indulgence is something to watch, but anything that helps you understand situations that are difficult to understand is good. If you're having some sort of emotional trauma, you need to find a person to talk to about it who says, 'This is quite normal it's fine.'

Because I've been around forever and ever, like wallpaper, people ask me for secrets... it's the same with my skin care range that's out of necessity. As soon as I saw the first signs, I bought everything in the market.