I must admit, the constant invasion of privacy was becoming a real concern. I've been asked for autographs while I've been doing laps in the pool and even in the toilet! Rick Astley admitaskautograph Change image and share on social
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 careerexpectfame Change image and share on social
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
Because the pop industry is cruel, if you don't do everything the label wants you to do, it has an army of other people waiting to do it. Rick Astley armycruelindustry Change image and share on social
