I've always paid off my mortgage as much as I could.

My parents explained: "You can either have a big Christmas and birthday present or we'll go abroad." We'd say: "Let's go abroad!" We had a lovely childhood.

People think I get this free wardrobe but, sadly, that's not the case. I sometimes sell my unwanted clothes and shoes at car-boots so I can buy more - that's my guilty secret.

If you get up every morning and smile, it's a good place to be.

I think Amy is a really difficult example. With any artist, none of us understands what it's like having the world's media scrutinising everything you do.

I applied for three jobs in record companies and was offered all of them. I took the most glamorous-sounding job in the promotions department and it began my love affair with the music industry.

While waiting for my visa, I got a job in the music industry, which was so exciting, it changed my life and stopped me moving.

Thirty-nine was the best year of my life earnings-wise. I paid off my mortgage and felt a massive sense of achievement.

Believe in yourself, refuse to waiver! Once you control your mind, you control your DESTINY here on earth.

A society without humour is like a tree without roots.

Excellence is not an art. It is the habit of practice.

I fully credit my family for keeping me grounded and for putting me back in line whenever necessary.

chaos is the first step in the creative process.

No Ordinary American Cares About Their Constitutional Rights

What is not fully understood is not possessed.

I'm not officially a collector, but I have a strange attraction and a weakness for keys and coins. Old keys and interesting coins.

Who wins at the end of the day? The self-satisfied people who heatedly debate some obscure details? Or the people who sidestep the entire debate and get started?

Stick around long enough to be someone's friend. Because true friendship, once recognized, in its essence is effortless.