How did you choose the collaborations for this album, and why?
Sheryl says: I actually wound up having these people on my record because they're people that I'd already been working with. They would just turn up in the studio, except Lenny Kravitz who actually called. I just thought that he would be a great person to work with because of his rock vocal delivery.

Hey Sheryl, any truth in the rumour that you'll be singing with Fleetwood Mac on their new album?
Sheryl says: That would be a RUMOUR - as in Fleetwood Mac 'Rumours'! There wouldn't be any replacing Christine McVie. I spend a lot of time with Stevie Nicks personally and professionally, so that's where that comes from.

What is your songwriting process? Do you get sudden blasts of inspiration, or do you have to sit down and make yourself write to get the ideas going?
Sheryl says: I summon the spirit of all the great writers before me! Kidding... I get a spark of a lyric idea to start the process. There were a couple of songs on this record that I started the music for first, but they were much harder to write. For the most part I start the lyric first.

Where in Hawaii was the 'Soak Up the Sun' video filmed?
Sheryl says : The video was shot on the North Shore of O'ahu which is where all the great waves are. That's where all the surfers used to go. Just a trivial point for you people that like facts - I learnt to surf just three days before my birthday. I'm not up there with the professionals yet - I don't have the toes on the nose!

You recently covered 'Don't Tell Me' by Madonna during your gig at the Cutting Room. Any possibility of a collaboration between the two of you? It would be wicked!
Sheryl says: Well, I can't say that what we did was cover it. Basically we played Sweet Home Alabama over the top of it. I don't know about any future collaborations with Madonna, at the moment I'm just trying to get through today!

What was it like to record a song for a James Bond film?
Sheryl says: It was quite enjoyable. There's this great legacy about this particular movie theme. It's so kind of kitsch and dramatic that it let me get out of myself. I like the way it turned out. I thought it worked well for the movie.

In your later years would you ever consider teaching music again, maybe at a University?
Sheryl says: My later years? I want to be a fabulous heiress! No, joking. I've been doing short teaching stints, and I was just recently given an honoury doctorate. You can call me Dr Crow!

You've come around to mentioning Mr. Clapton's name when discussing 'My Favorite Mistake'. Will we have to wait that long to find out what female singer drove you to pen 'You're An Original'?
Sheryl says: Oh my! Well what really inspired it wasn't ONE female. Actually its not about females. As a society, we're just force-fed what we're going to like. Everything's marketed and we're like zombies. It's just a little ditty about that.

What was the most embarassing thing you've had to do in order to promote your work?
Sheryl says: I've done a couple of photoshoots that were less than comfortable. A few years ago I did one for a well-know photographer, all the clothes were inappropriate and modelly. I've never had to ride on an elephant or anything like that...

When are you touring in the uk?
Sheryl says: It looks like we'll be back in June and tour in the US in August, and we'll come back late September and tour Europe. There's a great appreciation for live performers here that you don't get in America. There's a lot of places to play here.

Whats the best live show you ever saw?
Sheryl says: Oh my! I'd have to say...[thinks]...recently I saw Radiohead in a club, and that was really inspiring. Also I saw U2 at Madison Square Garden and that particular night it was like being at a spiritual thing. Radiohead was when 'OK Computer' had just come out and everyone already knew the lyrics which was weird!

What's the most expensive dress you've ever worn, and who was it made by?
Sheryl says: I wore one that was made entirely out of diamonds, joke! I've borrowed things before. But they got returned. I became a pumpkin after!

You're an awfully special person, the men must be beating down your door, when you're home. Is there someone in your dreams? Your one true love? Are you a believer in that sort of thing?
Sheryl says: Sadly, Christo - if they're beating down my door, they must be at the wrong address, or perhaps I'm not at that address currently! I totally believe in true love. I've had great relationships. While all of them weren't Mr Right, I'm still a believer that there is one (or a couple) of true loves!

Do you schedule enough time between concerts to rest and relax?
Sheryl says: Don't worry! I do, but I don't...I should take more time off work, but that would make me more energized and creative. I like being busy so I work more than I should, but I like my job!

What was the best moment during the making of the new album?
Sheryl says: Well, the best moment was making the video! The second best was having Don Henley come in, because he was one of the first people to have me on backup, so we came around full circle and I got to boss him around.

Is it true you have made a song with Gwyneth Paltrow for your new album?
Sheryl says: Gwyneth came in and sang a song that I recorded for Stevie Nicks, but I made a deal with her that she'd have to sing if I recorded it for my album. She is a great mimic! She sounded just like me.

Who is currently in your CD player?
Sheryl says: Gomez, the new Ryan Adams, Elton John's new one, Van Morrison, the best of Hank Williams...And I have the I Am Sam soundtrack, which is a bunch of Beatles songs covered by other people. I did 'Mother Nature's Son' on that, but I totally skip past myself!

Any plans to venture into films and acting?
Sheryl says: I did a small film called The Minus Man, in which I played a junkie and died in the first five minutes. So I got overlooked by the oscar panel!

What is the last thing you saw at the cinema?
Sheryl says: The last movie I saw was A Beautiful Mind and I loved it.

Who would play you in the movie of your life?
Sheryl says: Gwyneth could do it but I'd like to see Johnny Depp give it a go. It would be a stretch for him!

Do you like Jungle?
Sheryl says: I'm so sorry because I have no idea what you're talking about. What is it? I like Craig David if that counts! I really like Gareth and Will Young and Darius! I watched a couple of videos and someone told me the story of the whole Pop Idol thing. I'll be really curious when I come back in June if they're still on TV!

Hi Sheryl, was just wondering, have you met the Queen?
Sheryl says: No. I'm shocked that I've not had an invitation to have tea with her!

Pleeeease ask what it was like working with Kid Rock?
Sheryl says: It was really fun. I called him and asked if we could get together. I went to Detroit and really enjoyed the whole thing! It was kind of like being back in Kent, Missouri!

What did you think of playing at Bob Dylan's 30th anniversary concert, and why did you not have your guitar?
Sheryl says: That was in 1991 I think, and I was just a backup singer in the house band. I was so excited to be there because I got to watch all the rehearsals with so many amazing talents, so it was a dream come true for me!

What ring is on your mobile phone?
Sheryl says: I'm not that hip. Mine just has that kind of generic ring. I want one of my own songs on it!

Like 'Riverwide' in the last album, did you have an inspirational flash when recording that you just had to include on the new album?
Sheryl says: There were a couple of songs that wrote themselves. One of them was 'The Weather Channel' which is a ditty about suicide. 'C'mon, C'mon' was written really quickly in the studio and recorded in a couple of hours!

What are you doing tonight?
Sheryl says: That's a personal question! I'm going to go home after TOTP and scrape the make-up off my face, crawl into bed and go to sleep!

What colour are your trousers? We can only see your head!
Sheryl says: I'm wearing a pair of jeans! [Stands up] The point of interest are my American flag boots!

Just wondering, have you EVER even peeked in at your Fan Forum to see what's up with the fans? If so, have you EVER posted?
Sheryl says: Actually I have and I've had someone post because I'm not that savvy but my tour manager has posted for me. I don't post too much because it wigs me out! I've had chats with people and I keep up with Craig who runs my fan club and stuff.

How many of your Gibson signature guitars did you end up getting for yourself? I've noticed you have at least two on stage now?
Sheryl says: I actually use those guitars. It's a guitar that I love. It's basically a version of my 64 C&W. I have about 4 or 5 of them which we keep on stage. I think they sound great.

Where's the best place in Nashville for great gigs?
Sheryl says: I was playing the Ryman Theatre and also the Ryman church because they both have an historical value and the chucrch has an awesome vibe. You know the legacy that's there and it's a great vibe.

Are you related to Russell Crow?
Sheryl says: I'm not. I'm thinking of marrying him because it will be great for all the monogrammed towels I own!

Who is the bitchiest celebrity you have ever met?
Sheryl says: Oh my lordy! I could never disclose such vile information and I think so highly of everyone I meet!

Have you ever had singing lessons? By the way you don't need them!
Sheryl says: That was a good save because you were almost walking down the wrong road! Yes, I did about 13 years ago. I began to get a nodule so I had to learn to pitch my voice higher. It worked.

Tell us about the time you drank a beer in the church!
Sheryl says: Do you know something that I don't know? I've never drunk a beer in a church. I don't think the lord would appreciate it. You're going straight to hell for that!

Pleeeeaase ask who Sheryl's favourite female artist is, thankyou!
Sheryl says: Of all time is probably Stevie and Linda Rondstadt. Today, I would say Aimee Mann and Lucinda Williams.

If you could be anyone for a day, who would you be?
Sheryl says: I would like to be President Bush because I would just call the whole damn thing off.

Did you cry when George Bush "won" the Presidential election?! How do you think he has done so far?
Sheryl says: I was concerned when he was elected, in fact that was the impetus for writing 'Safe and Sound'. As for right now, I feel he has a beef to settle for his dad and that could lead us into trouble. The jury is still out for me.

Have YOU ever considered running for office....like, way off in the future?
Sheryl says: I can't think of anything I'd rather not do more!

Move here!
Sheryl says: I'll do it!

TOTP Host asks: That is all we have time for.
Here's a final word from Sheryl:
Sheryl says: I really appreciate everybody writing in. I love getting this chance. I'm looking forward to this year - we're going to get and and see everyone. I hope it will be a fun record to listen to!