Financial support is one thing, but I always think what becomes really sacrificial is your time.
But Jesus changes your attitude towards yourself and towards other people.
The only advice I would give Christians entering the world of arts: give yourself a period of time, maybe three or four years. If you haven't made it in your chosen art form, dump it.
I've got two places I like to be. Portugal is one.
But Portugal has a peaceful feel about it. I sit on the terrace overlooking the vineyard there and I feel cut off from the world. You need that sort of thing.
We need to pray and read the Bible every day, and regardless of whatever else happens to you, that tends to keep you close to Him, because you are constantly in touch through His Word.
I have tried to have a regular daily intake from my Bible, regardless of how late it is.
When I became a Christian my confidence grew.
I'm very grateful because my fans are very loyal.
It is important to have a circle of Christians friends, which I do have.
I involve myself in an organisation called Tear Fund.
If you have got the public in the palm of your hand, you can be sure that is where they want to be.
There's loads of things you can do to make things easy for your throat, you can drink a bit of lemon and hot water couple of spoons of honey, you can gargle with port, I've done it a couple of times myself - but don't swallow it!
If you can play guitar and sing, you can probably get a gig down the road playing at a restaurant, but don't throw your life away chasing something that is so elusive it will only lead you to regret and may turn you bitter.
Someone recommended that I read the Bible, and it was then I discovered that I knew nothing about it.
But if you have a solid walk with the Lord, then you won't fear that failure.
When I use music on stage, the prime directive is to entertain the public, so it is different.
So I will go as far as I can into rock and roll carrying my Christian banner.
I don't mean that if you're a Christian, walking close to God, you will immediately gain celebrity. you may fail as an artist, because you may not have what the public want at that time, and you have to be prepared for that.
But, of course, one relies on the everyday people who just simply like your music, for whom you may not be a hobby but they enjoy being in your presence at a concert.
