The simple things in life make me very happy.

I kept thinking I was always going to meet the right man, but I never did. Kept waiting for this knight in shining armour. 'When's he coming? He's taking a long time, isn't he?'

As a kid, I dreamed of being a pop star, a glamorous woman and traveling the world. And I've done that all my life.

At 20, I didn't know what suited me. I had terrible fashion sense and awful make-up.

I always wanted it, the fame. When it come, I didn't want to let it go.

I am very domesticated. I find I really enjoy it.

I consider myself sexy. But the sexy image doesn't bother me, and I don't think it detracts from my singing.

I don't have a problem with my image; it's other people who do.

I still consider myself a working-class girl and would send my kids to public school.

I still keep my accent.

I wanted to get a taste of what it would feel like to be a mum. I've always had a strong maternal instinct and ideally I would love one of my own.

I'm an outgoing girl, and I can't help the way I look.

I've got ten pairs of trainers. That's one for every day of the week.

It wouldn't be fair to drag a child round the world, touring.

It's different cultures that make the world go 'round at the end of the day.

Listen, it's very easy not to be ripped off, you know. Get yourself a lawyer.

When somebody wants me to sign an old picture, it's like looking at another person.

You can't be taught to be brainy. You've either got it or you don't.

All my life, it's been the same with men. Being a woman who is famous and adored by men is very hard for any boyfriend to handle. All my boyfriends end up insecure.

Gay guys love women who are tough, who are survivors. They always call me a diva. And I am a survivor; I've pulled through everything and I've not become bitter about it.