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People sometimes get a little extra criticism when they try something that they don't normally do, but I think that's just a natural thing for artists. It's like, 'Okay, I did that, and now I want to try this.'

Most artists don't understand what they do, and I don't think we have to. Other people do that better - they understand what I do better than I do!

I learned a long time ago to be honest when I'm talking to other artists. Up-and-coming artists used to come and say something, they would have a demo reel, and I would try to tell them the truth. I don't go up and say something unless I really feel it.

When a great artist gets my attention, I pursue it. If I don't, someone else will, you know what I'm saying?

Since I have been singing for so many years, I don't always need to approach a song quite so laboriously and meticulously.

I have always been aware that you have to get people listening before you can change their minds. Any artist's big fear is being ignored, so if you get debate, that's great.

It's tough hearing your voice on the radio, on a chorus, and knowing that people think it's another artist.

I think I come from a time when all the artists I grew up with and I loved always used to try and push the boundaries, and there doesn't seem so much of that, really.

Some people become artists for whatever reasons. Some of it's frivolous. And I don't think there should be any shame on that, but I think there comes a point in life where you want to offer more.