Music

"Yes, I appear at a lot of big venues, but I do enjoy the smaller gigs where it's a much more intimate atmosphere. I also like to do as many free shows as I can to help fund the charities that I support and raise awareness of all the social issues that I feel strongly about. I know it sounds like a cliche, but I'm really not in it for the money. I have a huge respect for everyone who takes the time to turn up to my performances and I always go out and try to meet and talk to as many people as I can. I've made a lot of good friends that way. I don't like to see music fans being exploited the way they are today and I really hate the 'pop star' image. It's not my style at all. I know there have always been icons in the music business, but nowadays it's just plain ridiculous. People are totally obsessed with so-called celebrities. Come on, they're just ordinary people who've been lucky and had a bit of success. I've no problem with that, good luck to them, but I wish they'd come down to earth sometimes and give something back." Arlenderre