The English singer/entertainer and former Broadway Star has also had his own television series in which he sang together with stars such as Cher, The Bee Gees and James Brown.
 

 
MARGRIET:  What's your favourite book?
MICHAEL:  Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice.  The book fascinates me because the vampires in it almost aren't scary anymore.  Rice portrays them as very sensitive, mysterious and sensual creatures.
 

MARGRIET:  What's your favourite film?
MICHAEL:  Bullets over Broadway from Woody Allen.  I think it's very witty.  The characters are so recognisable:  the neurotic prima donna, the 'gangster's darling' who wants a part and the star actor with his 'feeding frenzies'.  You really find people like them on Broadway.
 

MARGRIET:  What's your favourite CD?
MICHAEL:  Blue by Joni Mitchell, because of the beautiful, autobiographical songs and her voice which is as pure as gold.
 

MARGRIET:  Describe your ultimate holiday.
MICHAEL:  It would be fantastic if I could transport my English cottage with thatched roof to the Caribbean.
 

MARGRIET:  What do you do to blow off steam?
MICHAEL:  Walk along the beach with my dog Yogi.  Nature makes you realise that your problems are smaller than they appear to be.
 

MARGRIET:  What's your favourite drink?
MICHAEL:  Cranberry Juice.  It tastes delicious and it contains a lot of vitamin C.  Very healthy ... provided I don't mix it with vodka.
 

MARGRIET:  Name something you always carry with you when you're travelling.
MICHAEL:  Scented candles.  My favourites are Myrhh and Patchouli and Jasmine.  I sometimes burn two at a time to create a new scent"