“Sydney is the most amazing city. The food and the beautiful beaches are fantasti…” — Ronan Keating

When greeting Pope Benedict a few years ago, I was meant to kiss the papal ring but I head-butted his hand instead. He just laughed at me.

I don't know how to use a washing machine.

I'd like less Irish-looking skin.

Judging on 'The Voice' or the 'X Factor UK' would be great; that would be ideal, really. But I don't think it's going to happen.