Sharleen Spiteri Quotations

She's knackered. All these Christmas parties have taken their toll.

On Liam Gallagher: He probably knows if he said anything I'd whack him in the mouth without even blinking an eyelid.

I thought, if I do a movie, I may be rubbish at it. I know I'm good at music, though. And that's what pays my bills,

When you have a kid with someone you've already made that decision. You're married. It's what you feel inside, not the ring on your finger.

As Texas, we've have played some of the top locations all over the world and this one is right up there with the best of them, quite literally.

The song is Texas having a fresh look at that Giorgio Moroder vibe of uplifting electronic pop but with sexy slow vocals. I wanted to combine modern sounds with a real Billie Holliday kind of feel. When I was growing up my dad would be away at sea and my Mum, my sister and I would be at home blasting disco and Abba alongside her old Billie Holliday albums. I knew the spirit I wanted. I knew I could emulate that Billie Holliday sensibility - not the framed icon with the beautiful flower in her hair, but the slightly dark woman on the edge, this tortured brave singer who struggled around this merciless music circuit. It's a bit of a homage from my heart.

Ashley and I have a fantastic little girl. She's amazing and we both adore her. That's all we care about - our daughter.

I bought a dress a few years ago for £2,500. It was outrageous and not the kind of money you want to be spending. I had a mad moment that day.

Women are great bullsh*t detectors. They know when it's not real.

I can have a whole year off. I'm really lucky because I'm my own boss, so I make the rules and get to choose when I take time off.

Having a hangover with small children is never a good idea. I did it once and it was the biggest mistake I've ever made, I've never felt so ill in my life. You have to get out of bed and look after your kid who doesn't care if you've got a sore head.

Everyone loves a good singsong, so we all do a bit of karaoke or something.

I'm quite a romantic person - everyone loves being treated a little bit special, no matter how hard you are on the surface. I live in movie land; my head is full of nonsense.

I haven't had any bad jobs. I was a hairdresser before and that's it. I still cut my family and mates' hair when they want a trim. If I go up to Scotland to see my mum, I know she'll say, 'Bring your scissors!'

My boyfriend is a chef, so he cooks for me, but I cook too. The only time I felt pressure was when he asked how I wanted vegetables chopped, so I described in sizes whereas he knows the right words. I felt a bit daft then.

Songwriters tend to make records instead of talking to people.

Music has always been there for me and is what's helped me through everything. It's like my solace.

There is nothing better for me than to bring the bells in, in Scotland.