Quotes from Limahl

My siblings and I had to earn our own pocket money so from the age of about 10 I had a job. I did a paper round, helped with the farmer's delivery at the weekend, cut hedges for neighbours and worked on a market stall. Then I'd go and buy a record with my hard-won money.

I cannot cook to save my life - I microwave everything or it's simply scrambled eggs on toast.

I have had Botox a few times, but invasively the worst thing I've had done was when they took a bit of fat from my love handles and injected it in my face.

When you can connect with a live audience and you get that immediate response it's just great.

I had a mullet. It was quite impressive.

Oh I've seen Jude Law a couple of times, with his kids in tow, looking stressed. But I've lived in Primrose Hill for 20 years.

I love London, even though the weather's not great. I've travelled the world and I've lived in Paris, Germany, Los Angeles and New York but I love the parks, the theatre and the Britishness and the way that all these communities have integrated.

I've wanted to do a Christmas song for years but thought every lyric and melody had been written.

I've just been on a German TV show called 'Come Back', a bit like 'Reborn In The USA', and the pressure of being scrutinised all the time by cameras has made me very self-conscious.

Twenty years ago I went to see this show The Best Disco in Town Live, it was all these disco acts like Gloria Gaynor and Tavares and I had the best night of my life. There was no new music, it was just hits you loved growing up.

I feel so proud of everything I have achieved and it is lovely that my soundtracks take people back to their first love or holiday.

I once had a gig in Gothenburg and went on the most unbelievable theme park ride, which was a rollercoaster built into a mountain that went through plants and tunnels. It was huge and a thrill to go on.

My family had no money or social connections with the music industry but I came to London and had some success that continues to influence my life.

I always try to squeeze in the gym, even if it's just half an hour.

I've had my eyes done twice. I have had the bags removed, upper and lower. When you get older, your lids get heavy and you look tired all the time. That was fantastic. It freshened up my eyes.

I love to get out and see real life and to walk, which is why I love Venice so much - it's such a great walking city.

I am an emotional person, but I am not embarrassed by that.