I bought my BMW in 2014 with cash, because I was bankrupt and had no credit. But I was in Kinky Boots, so I was finally making some money.

I saw a very expensive painting by a wonderful American painter called Charles Burchfield. I really loved it – it hit me in the solar plexus – and I thought if I did three extra concerts on tour, I might be able to afford it. And I did.

A cream suit from Chanel that cost almost as much as a small car.

My penny farthing. It was £1,200. I’ve ridden it to Buckingham Palace and back.

Watching the Festival of Remembrance last autumn.

When my mother died in my arms, I feel I witnessed her spirit leaving her body, so let’s just wait and see.

Not listening to me.

Glass half full.

My childhood. I was an only child, happy and secure, and there was always plenty of time to play cricket.

Freddie Flintoff. He played cricket in the best spirit and in his series Field of Dreams, you could see the boys hanging on his every word. He’s a special guy.