I didn't really like the '80s, to be honest with you. There was some good music that came out, but it went a bit disco for me.
'That's How Strong My Love Is' carries a message that resonates with the broken-hearted, and most of us have been there.
Free got famous fast, and it was a shock. You're working towards it, and when you suddenly get it with bells on, it is a bit much. I don't know how well I dealt with it.
I didn't 'join' Queen. We played together and found a strong connection, did a TV show, and carried on - then I suddenly realised I'd been with these guys for four years. If I'd been called up and asked to join, I would have said no.
In Free, we managed ourselves, and it was too tough for us to handle all of what that entailed when we got to touring America.
There's a lot of trickery that can go on in the studio, and there's a lot that one can do - none of which I am interested in even slightly. I mean, you can actually tune vocals and stuff like that, but it's so hideous, I can't believe it.
I loved the 'Free Spirit' tour and the guys who helped create the magic: Pete Bullick, Rich Newman, Ian Rowley and Gerard 'G' Louis.
Once I'd become a songwriter, it just stays with you. You always want to write more songs because it's such a great feeling.
I love it when people come from all over the place in separate vehicles, and they all come to this venue and become one energy. When that happens, it's a very magical thing. I think that helps the world go around, and it's what we do as performers - bring people together.