My success set me up for life, and it meant that I could retire from the music industry at 27 to spend time with my newborn daughter and my wife. My time away from the spotlight allowed me to rediscover my love for music, and I'm doing it for me now and no one else. Rick Astley allowdaughterindustry share on social
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 their powers. Rick Astley audienceexplainfelt Change image and share on social
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 don't believe they still have the beliefs they had at the root. Rick Astley beliefconcessionhave Change image and share on social
Doing things in my day was simple: you either signed to a big label or you signed to a very small label, and you worked with that one, and then they eventually signed you on to a big one. Rick Astley bigdayeventually Change image and share on social
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
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 entertaingigpeople Change image and share on social
I started out as a drummer, and now play with a back-to-basics rock band called the 'Luddites.' I'm happiest when I'm behind the kit. Rick Astley backbandbasic Change image and share on social
I don't like flying. I'm a bit scared of it and don't enjoy the whole experience. Rick Astley biteenjoyexperience Change image and share on social
I'd had my time in the charts and made loads of money. I was no longer hungry for success. Rick Astley charthungryload Change image and share on social
I've been to Sardinia about 10 times because my wife, my daughter and I used to go every year with another family. We rented the same house each time in Villasimius in the southern part of the island, and always went to the same two beaches and same three restaurants. Rick Astley beachdaughterfamily share on social