We were expected to smile and be flirty to everyone. But we acted more like a male rock band. We never mastered the niceties. We were more interested in having a good time.

The group has always been based on friendship and a certain attitude.

The group has always been based on friendship and a certain attitude.

We wouldn't ever sit down and pretend that our friendship didn't fall apart back in the late '80s. It wasn't like there was a massive bust-up. We just drifted apart.

When you've known someone for so long you never lose that friendship.