The Simple Life
Being poor has been great for my health. Since I gave up my job to focus on our record label, we’ve been living on a shoestring. Booze was first to go, along with magazines, packet foods, printed loo roll and impulse buys. I used to be a shoe addict, but now I can walk past a sign saying SHOE SALE without even a tear in my eye.

I’ve never felt or looked better in my life. I may not be able to afford a gym membership, but I work out more often now that I can do it in my own living room. I may not be able to afford to eat out or take away, but now I have the time to cook fresh food every day. I had a lovely time buying pants this week at House of G - the last time I was a size 10 was in the 90s!

Tightening my belt has been a good thing. I used to buy crap every day that I didn't need. Like sandwiches at lunchtime and overpriced coffee. These days I value time more than I value money. We are setting up our own company so that we can choose our own pace of life, place to work and people to work with.

That to me is the ultimate luxury.