Losing a parent is a hard thing... I often sit here and think it would be great if mum and dad were alive and had a chance to see their grandkids grow up.

When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown-up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability... To be alive is to be vulnerable.

It kills you to see them grow up. But I guess it would kill you quicker if they didn't.

My fans can see me grow up.

I know what hard times are like. I didn't grow up with a silver spoon in my mouth. I've had struggles.

One thing I did was grow up as an ardent naturalist. I never grew out of my bug period.