Quotes from Ronan Keating

I am not a fan of being in the sea. I like being in a boat - sailing.

The boys and I were all very close. There were never any bust-ups in Boyzone, never any fights.

Director Baz Luhrmann flew me to New York to read for 'Moulin Rouge!' Maybe I was a little blase about it.

I would love to do a Bollywood flick.

Being in a boy band, everyone has an opinion of all of us and what we do. There was a time I fought with that.

The one thing I have always tried to get across is what you see is what you get. This is me, like it or lump it.

I'm glad to have a couple a quid in my pocket to be able to enjoy life.

I did a bit of running away when my mam passed away. I didn't go back to work; I started drinking quite a lot, and I know how damaging that can be.

I just want to be a good man.

Me and me dad didn't have a great relationship when we were younger. We had a good relationship, but it wasn't an affectionate relationship.

I find the Aussies are great and just let you be. The odd time, somebody has something smart to say, but it's very rare.

I hate seeing people getting a raw deal and artists not being in control of what they are doing. It happens all the time.

My average day is with my wife and kids in Dublin, doing school runs, grocery store, feeding and walking the dogs.

My 13 year old, my girl Missy, has made four feature films. She's the most grounded, level-headed kid.

Having the guts to be the person you are is what makes you brave.

It was amazing to be on the map, to be recognised by other artists, and to be so successful.

I would like to take on roles which nobody would expect. I don't want to be reduced to love stories. I'd like to try dark, edgy roles. I need a challenge.

I'd tell my 16-year-old self, 'Don't take yourself so seriously, and just have fun.'

Music is my heart and soul. That's what I love to do.

As a working-class boy, golf was never really on my radar, and when I was growing up, Irish football was my sporting passion.

My faith is in God. If it's a little statue of Buddha or whatever works for you, brilliant.

I do not regret the end of my first marriage.

I've done a couple of castings... I've done an audition for 'The Hobbit.'

I'm not doing 'Once' to prove that I'm worldly or cultured. I just love the role.