You've earned yourself a goody-goody image, Ronan. Do you find it hard to live up to?
I'm a normal person. I don't deliberately behave like a saint to please people. Just because I don't criticise others in the public eye or act wild, doesn't make me a goody-goody. Journalists make me out to be some kind of angel, but I have a crazy side and bet I could drink most people under the table! I'd even throw TV's out of a hotel window if they weren't so heavy!

Do you feel more pressure as a solo artist?
Oh God, yeah! A lot more. When you're on your own, there's no one there to back you up when things go wrong or get stressful. If you get something wrong, it feels so much worse and you feel it's all your own fault. But if you get it right, you get a huge buzz. My first solo single went to number one, and I was a nervous wreck when LIAR was released. But luckily, it went straight to the top of the charts as well. Being a flop terrifies me, especially as music is my greatest passion in life - after my family, that is.

Are you pleased to have ditched the Boyzone suits now you're solo?
Yes, what a relief! It's brilliant being able to wear jeans and trousers of my own choice. I spent 7 years in Boyzone suits trying to convince people I wasn't some silly 16 year old kid. I hated people reminding me I was the youngest member of the group, so from day one I tried to behave like a 30 or 40 year old. Now I'm 23, manage a group and have a wife and child, so I think the public knows I'm a man and not a boy. The pressure to act as if I'm older is off - which is great.

What do you do to have fun and relax?
I love going to the fair. A few years ago, Boyzone opened a white knuckle ride in Blackpool(The Ice Blast) that lifts you up high and drops you down again at great speed. We had a fantastic time on that and kept going on it over and over again like excited kids. For the ultimate fairground thrill, I don't think you can beat the rollercoasters in America. They're fast, furious and give you such an adrenaline rush. I laugh and scream my head off.

What's your idea of perfect happiness?
Breakfast at home! I haven't had that for years. Other than that, it would be me, Yvonne and Jack all curled up on the sofa in front of a log fire, feasting on a Chinese takeaway and watching a good movie. I adore lazing about at home.

So what are the real perks of fame?
The travelling is fantastic. I have visited some beautiful and interesting countries, such as Bali, Bangkok and America. I've also been to Paris many times. I love it and have many friends there. If I wasn't doing this for a living, there's no way I'd have got to see so much of the world, so I'm grateful for that. The best perk has to be seeing people sing along to my songs and knowing that my music's made them happy. Meeting my fans is great and I always take time to talk to them as much as I can. I believe you should treat people as you would want to be treated yourself - with courtesy and respect.

You enjoy fame - but does it have downsides?
There aren't many - apart from lack of sleep, having to work long hours and spending too much time on planes. Luckily, I don't get too lonely on the road because Yvonne and Jack can travel with me most of the time. One thing that embarrasses me about being famous us being complimented. I'm useless at taking compliments and if someone says I'm good looking or talks about me or my music in a nice way, I blush and can't handle it.

So you don't think you're a pin - up then?
Oh, no way! There's not one thing I like about my face or body. I especially hate my teeth, my hair and I really wish I had a bulging six pack. The only reason I have the confidence to get on stage and perform is because I love my music so much.

At 23, you've already done so much. What's been the highlight?
Marrying Yvonne and having my son, Jack. I could quite happily be on my own for ever, but as soon as I met Yvonne, I realised I wanted to be with her for the rest of my life. She makes me smile, understands me, and is always there for me. We get on so well and can talk about anything. Nothing makes me happier than when the two of us are at home playing with Jack.

Yvonne's expecting your second child. Do you want a large family?
Yes, we'd love to have three or four children. But we're just taking it one step at a time. I adore being a father and reckon that having kids brings you a wonderful feeling of love, contentment and pleasure.

How is Jack coming along?
Oh, he's doing great., thank you. He's a real wild man now he's walking. He's running around and getting into everything at home. He loves getting in his toy car and driving really fast like a loony.

What do you count as your greatest career achievements?
Boyzone have done amazingly well, we've had four number one albums, endless hit singles and stayed at the top for longer than most boy bands. I've also done well with Westlife and as their manager, I'm thrilled they've been so successful. I suppose if I'm being honest though, the success I've had as a solo artist means the most to me. When I decided to make the break and go on my own, it was a huge adventure for me. It was all so much more personal, it was me alone.