Jimmy Barnes

As a teenager, I didn't really think about anything. I was just stumbling around trying to find something.

I've been writing books because it's been my way of dealing with the demons. The act of sitting down and writing the books down has started healing process that's been long overdue.

I love spending money. I always have.

For me, 'Soul Deep' wasn't an easy thing to do.

I love playing live.

Jane and I - somehow we fell into each other's arms, and I adored her! I loved her from the minute I saw her. I don't think I knew what love was.

I love my mum and dad, but they were shocking providers and carers.

I always wanted to be in a rock band, but I wanted to sing like a soul singer.

When I hear a singer, I want them to be passionate and intense, and soul singers like Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett always seemed to do exactly that.

I have always loved soul singers.

Partners fall in and out of love, but they still need each other.

It's one of the beautiful things about Australia that people do get to share this life here, away from trouble.