Gary Barlow

"It wasn't not being famous any more, or even not being a recording artist. It was having nobody who needed me, no phones ringing, nothing to do. Because I'm still too young to do nothing. I was only 24 when all that happened. Now, at 40, I feel I've got more to give than I ever have."

"I might do 'X Factor' next year. It's looking good that I won't get the sack at Christmas."