Don't expect fame to come overnight. That filtered through to me in my own career. Look at Madonna: she's not the best singer in the world, but she's got where she has through hard work. — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
Fame is not just about being able to get out of a limo in Leicester Square, it's about trying to get into your house… — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
Back in the '80s, I was known for being reclusive, often shying away from media attention. — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
I don't trust politicians. I think that by the time they've made it, with the concessions they've had to make in that position, I… — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
I do have a thing for eating out; that's one of life's great middle-age pleasures. — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
When our daughter was born, a light went on for me - there was more to life than what I was doing. It felt… — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
You can't explain the feeling of singing hit songs to an audience - it's like being a genuine sports star at the peak of… — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
I'd had my time in the charts and made loads of money. I was no longer hungry for success. — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
I had my 15 minutes of being the new boy of pop, like lots of people before and after me. Overnight, everyone starts treating… — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
I think Phil Collins is one of the most underrated musicians, singers, performers - he is absolutely amazing, I think, and I think he's… — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
I like everything in this iPhone, iPod world where you can do everything all the time. Back in my time, you bought a vinyl… — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
I come away from a gig thinking, 'Yeah, I'm worth something.' I can still do it and entertain people, and that's worth it. — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
Working as a teaboy may have helped my confidence, but not everyone else was so pleased. I could never remember who had milk or… — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
