When it comes to the stage, I can't help but be inspired by people like George Clinton, Elton John and Alice Cooper.

I've met Nicole Kidman, Elton John, loads of people.

My big influences are piano artists like Billy Joel and Elton John.

Solo artists are generally totally insane. Elton John? Slightly eccentric. George Michael? He's mad as custard.

I grew up with 'best-of' cassettes. My first Smiths record was 'Hatful Of Hollow,' and I had hits albums by Elton John and The Cars.

Elton John and Billy Joel, I find them both to be huge inspirations, those guys are so talented.