Who would you like to see playing you in the movie about your life? David Tennant. He’s perfectly kooky and emotionally vulnerable.

Who do you think the casting people would choose? Probably a Care Bear.

What’s the punchline to your favourite joke? I hate chickens. 

If you were to return in a future life as an animal, what would it be? A chicken.

If you were playing in an escape room name two other people (well-known or otherwise) you’d recruit to help you get out? Stephen Fry and Bear Grylls.

When was the last time you were mistaken for someone else and what were the circumstances? Gareth Gates. It happens about once a week; this time it was in an airport.

What’s the best cover version ever? José Feliciano’s ‘Light My Fire’ or Amy Winehouse’s ‘Valerie’. Please don’t make me choose.

Whose speaking voice soothes your ears? I wish there were more. Probably my hypnotherapist.

Which famous person would be your ideal holiday companion? Emma Bunton.

Tell us something you wish you had discovered sooner in life? Hypnotherapy.  

Describe your perfect Saturday evening? Not living in existential angst. Being with people who make me laugh. Or group therapy. Or both.

If you were a ghost, who would you haunt? Abusive teachers and anyone cruel to animals.

If you could relive any day of your life, which one would it be? Winning Pop Idol. It was such fun!

What’s your earliest recollection of winning something? I won nail varnish at a summer fête . . . but I cheated.

Did you have a nickname at school that you were ok with? And can you tell us a nickname you hated? I never had any nicknames. I didn’t like being called ‘Youngy’ though.

What tune do you find it impossible not to get up and dance to, whether in public or private? ‘Golden’ by Jill Scott or Beastie Boys’ ‘Intergalactic’.

By decree of your local council, you’ve been ordered to destroy one room in your house and all of its contents. Which room do you choose? Bathroom: too many old sun creams and exfoliation pads.

If you were to start a tribute act to a band or singer, who would it be in tribute to and what would it be called? Aretha Franklin. It would be called Aretha Franklin In Male Form.

When were you most recently astonished by something? My tulips coming up through the soil.

As an adult, what has a child said to you that had a powerful impact?
Why are you so sad? 

Tell us one thing about yourself that would surprise people? I could have been a very good 400 metre runner. 

When did you last cry? That was yesterday.

What’s the most hi-tech item in your home? Electric bin.

What’s a skill you’d love to learn but never got round to? Guitar or speaking French. 

If you were selected as the next 007, where would you pick as your first luxury destination for espionage? Slough.

Light It Up is released by BMG on Friday 9 August; Will Young is on tour Tuesday 3 September–Wednesday 27 November.