I've had a blessed career, and that has been acknowledged in many ways over the years.

- Jimmy Nail

I was racing through life, utterly confused and angry. I don't know if I was out of control; it was more like I felt frustrated with myself and every…

- Jimmy Nail

I find it very hard to play a part, then take it off like a cheap suit and become Mr Normal - Mr. Nice Guy.

- Jimmy Nail

I've gradually grown more comfortable with who I am and what I am.

- Jimmy Nail

I went from being totally unknown to getting stopped every time I went out. I always wanted to be successful, but I have never wanted to become a cel…

- Jimmy Nail

If you think before you speak the other guy gets his joke in first.

- Jimmy Nail

The older I've got, the easier I've found it to accept myself. I think I've finally learnt not to beat myself up so much.

- Jimmy Nail

I couldn't make sense of things. But then I began the process of civilising myself and trying to become a decent human being. I'm still working on it.

- Jimmy Nail

The whole fame and fortune thing is addictive.

- Jimmy Nail