Michael Ball : (10)

" It is as polar opposite as it comes for the man who was Edna Turnblad in ‘Hairspray’ to come back as Sweeney Todd. " - Michael Ball

" As a performer, once you’ve understood the genre of musical theatre, you can tire very quickly of the two-dimensional stuff. With Sondheim, it’s always a challenge. It’s difficult and exhilarating and he’s so good on the complexities of relationships and on things going wrong. " - Michael Ball

" Wilbur Smith’s novels make terrific holiday reading. " - Michael Ball

" There’s something about the security and warmth of knowing that one person who, whatever happens, will always be on your side. " - Michael Ball

" How many millions of times have I sung ‘Love Changes Everything?’ But when I see how it matters to people, it gives me the impetus to rediscover it and remember how lucky I am to have a song like that. " - Michael Ball

" For the millennium, we flew to Kuala Lumpur and then on to Pangkor Laut, a nearby island. " - Michael Ball

" I think shows like ‘Dancing on Ice,’ ‘X Factor’ and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ make great telly, but I’d never want to be contestant. I’m far too insecure and competitive. Also, working in theatre, you’re being judged all the time – and I’d rather not be told I’m awful in front of millions of people! " - Michael Ball

" I sometimes feel I want to release an album without people knowing it is me. " - Michael Ball

" The bravery and pioneering of early Hollywood was absolutely incredible. " - Michael Ball

" I will always tour, it’s hard work it really is hard work, but the feedback and the buzz you get back from it is worth it. " - Michael Ball