I guess I reinvented myself about 18 times throughout my career.

I did my thing with Jive. I was a national recording artist, but I had run into a wall.

In New Orleans, bounce music was prevalent. That was all they wanted to hear. It was new and trendy, and it was hot, and it was taking off. Artists were coming out of everywhere. They did some great songs, some really catchy, fun songs. That was just the feel of New Orleans music.

I mean I tried to transform myself through characters throughout my career.

I pride myself in being an aficionado of the British seaside. Throughout my career, I have visited and worked in many of the famous British resorts, from Great Yarmouth to Largs.

If you do that and rebalance your portfolio each year, you would have one that could last throughout your career.