It's very hard to behave naturally when you know people recognise you. On the other hand, I still sometimes get upgraded in hotels because someone used to like me back in the day, which is still pretty amazing. Rick Astley amazebackbehave share on social
When our daughter was born, a light went on for me - there was more to life than what I was doing. It felt like being famous for being a paint salesman. It wasn't the dream I was sold on. I'd had enough of it. Rick Astley beardaughterdream share on social
Scientology always makes me think of that movie 'V' where that woman takes off her mask of human flesh to reveal her true, alien self. Rick Astley alienfleshhuman Change image and share on social
I was the youngest of four kids, and Dad, who had a garden centre before he retired, came from a large Lancashire family. Every one of my uncles had their own business, including a post office, two fish and chip shops and a painting and decorating business. Rick Astley businesscentrechip share on social
I don't get recognised until I'm on stage, and then I can walk off and forget about it. It's great. Rick Astley forgetgreatrecognise Change image and share on social
I used to go to soul nights because I loved dancing, and so did my friends, and we loved the music. We used to go listen to black American soul. Rick Astley americanblackdance Change image and share on social
Back in the '80s, I was known for being reclusive, often shying away from media attention. Rick Astley 80sattentionback Change image and share on social
I think Phil Collins is one of the most underrated musicians, singers, performers - he is absolutely amazing, I think, and I think he's probably got a bit of a rough ride occasionally because he became so mainstream and so popular. Rick Astley absolutelyamazebite share on social
'Never Gonna Give You Up' in 1987 was a huge international hit followed by several more, and while I appreciated how lucky I was, it catapulted me into a completely new world and simply took over my life. Rick Astley appreciatecatapultcompletely share on social
I'd been bumming around in bands since my school days. Rick Astley bandbumday Change image and share on social
