There were times when I couldn't even buy a loaf of bread.

I'm the prime example of it; think about it, you know. My whole career has blown up by genuine people power.

None of my friends go to places like Selfridges. I'm a regular at the pound shop!

The danger is that the artists who'll put grime into the commercial and public eye will put grime at the back of their closets and jump on another genre of music.

I have not understood till date why we censor adult films. If someone over 18 can get married, produce children and drive cars, why can't they watch a movie?

As a gay man, there are certain places that I avoid. When I go to China, I lie and pretend I'm not married, which is really sad - I leave my ring at home. But I'm not willing to risk my safety in a country that could cause me no end of problems or where it's illegal to be gay. I'm very aware of the places I can travel to safely and where I cannot.

Love and hate are two of the strongest emotions we feel in relationships.

Throughout my life, I have always believed in love; I've always put my heart in love. But I've seen fear take people so often. It's very scary.