You said the Spice Girls' music is "fun music", but your solo album is "the real you".
They're both the real me, but I'm only one quarter of the Spice Girls. I'm 100 percent me. This album is just me.

What's the best rumour you've heard about yourself?
That I'm gay. And I'm not.

The UK press said your image change is an attempt to adopt lesbian chic.
Why would I want people to think I'm gay? I'm having a hard enough time finding a boyfriend as it is. It's ridiculous. There's no marketing plan with me. I've only had my hair cut and people are saying it's this huge image reinvention.

What about the rumour you are dating either Flea or Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers?
I'm friends with both of them, but there's nothing romantic there, but of course if you're seen together you must be dating.

Is Posh Spice anorexic?
Oh my God! You want to see her eat. She's always been very thin, but since she's had the baby her metabolism has changed and she's a bit thinner. But she eats like a horse, the bitch. She eats more than me.

Is she going to do a solo album?
She's in the studio doing a lot of writing now.

What was the last album you bought?
I bought the Beatles' Yellow Submarine soundtrack at Heathrow Airport and the new Supergrass album. I love Supergrass.

What's the most famous phone number you have?
Madonna's. I've got a few famous numbers. I never ring them. I've just got them to show off.

Is there anyone left you'd like to meet?
I want to meet Tina Turner and Michael Jackson.

What was the first gig you saw?
My mum's, she's in a band. I watched her shows as a kid. The first concert I saw was in 1990. It was Madonna's Girlie show at Wembley.

Have you ever thrown a rock star tantrum?
I don't do tantrums. You do get tired, but you can't forget who you are.

What was the most extravagant purchase you've made?
I just bought a new car. A BMW Z3. It's beautiful.

Are you a tax exile?
We spent a tax year out of England, but I'm happy to pay my taxes even though it's a fuck load of money. But I've still got more money than I ever imagined possible.

You played with members of Duran Duran recently. Were you a Duran Duran fan?
No, I was a Wham! fan and you couldn't like both of them.

Have you met George Michael?
Yes (Silence).

Is he a friend?
No. He's Geri's friend (laughs).

Do you have Geri's album?
Yes. I have listened to it. I like her current single (Mi Chico Latino) but I prefer to listen to rock.

Is there a feud between you and her?
No. Me and Geri know each other. We know the truth and we know the press. I adore Geri.. She's still a dear friend. Life's too short to hold grudges.