Top 15 Quotes & Sayings by 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'm not a good time-off person. I'm awful on holiday. It comes from having that period when I didn't work. That really was the worst bit.

I don't think you'll ever be happy about anything unless you've done it.

I don't think any of us can compete with Cowell. He is the best at what he does.

We are all lucky to be here, we are lucky to be on stage and have millions of people watch us.

We are constantly reminding them that they are in a competition. I had a word with all my contestants and I know Kelly Rowland had a word with hers. It's reality check time.

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

The trouble with the artists this year is they are all obsessed with Twitter and headlines. It feels like they are all getting a bit above themselves.

I quite like being who I am.

I don't know why people enjoy what I do. I play piano and sing a few songs - and that's about as exciting as I want it to get. The people who come to my shows will have to bring a good book!

Our thoughts are with everyone that's been affected by Manchester attack. We want to stand strong, look at the sky and sing loud and proud.

After a gig I get to the hotel all psyched-up from being on stage and get stuck into 'Homes and Interiors' magazine.

Are you tired? You should be! You've been running through my mind all day.

I’m secretly hoping for the full five.

Did he annoy me? Yes, he was like a wasp at a picnic.