“When I was in high school I was 250 pounds.”

I think the difficult thing is the transition between TV competition series and going into the actual music industry. There still seems to be a slight disconnect there.

At least I can say that I’m honest.

Missing you just runs too deep. Oh I can’t breathe, thinking of your smile.

If sexy scares you, don’t listen to my music.

I’m proud of my sexuality. I embrace it. It’s just another part of me.

There are female artists I can look at that I find more in common with than the male artists, because they’re blending the pop, dance and theatricality… but currently there aren’t a lot of guys who go there.

People come up, and say hi and they enjoy your work.

I think the British audience might be more open-minded with some of my imagery and weird choices.

I think sometimes we’re meant to do something but things aren’t lined up correctly.

So whoever wants to come and get part of that lifestyle, we accept anybody.

Female performers have been doing this for years – pushing the envelope about sexuality – and the minute a man does it, everybody freaks out.

I don’t think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I’m gay.

Obviously when you are doing a recording, things aren’t gonna translate as over-the-top.

I definitely have my opinions that I’m very vocal about and I’m not afraid to put them out there.

My first album was completed in three months.

That become celebrities or become really successful in what they do because they believe in who they are.