I've been told I sold 110m albums and singles. If that's the case, I should've come here in a space rocket.

When I was on a major label I felt obliged to say yes to every interview, tour and whatever else. The label is always telling you, 'This ain't going to last,' so I worked myself half to death. I learnt from that and I like to pace myself now.

Mental health needs a great deal of attention. It's the final taboo and it needs to be faced and dealt with.

I've been told I sold 110m albums and singles. If that's the case, I should've come here in a space rocket.

Bipolar disorder, manic depression, depression, black dog, whatever you want to call it, is inherent in our society. It's a product of stress and in my case over-work.