When I was still at school, I'd help Dad at the concrete yard he had prior to the garden centre. I was doing things there, like driving the tractors and forklifts, that most kids my age couldn't. — 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
I was the youngest of four kids, and Dad, who had a garden centre before he retired, came from a large Lancashire family. Every… — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
My success set me up for life, and it meant that I could retire from the music industry at 27 to spend time with… — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
I don't like flying. I'm a bit scared of it and don't enjoy the whole experience. — Rick Astley Copy Share Image
