Who would you be if you could swap places for a day?

Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar Man. I'd use the opportunity to take out everyone who was mean to me at school.

Who was your childhood hero?

Er, the Six Million Dollar Man. I was fascinated by him. I loved his bionic powers: that he was able to throw people off cliffs and bridges, pick up cars and see things that were miles and miles away.

What's the first thing you do in the morning?

Go for a run.

What's the last thing you think about at night?

Whether or not I'll be able to fall asleep. I'm a bit of an insomniac. I tend to only sleep about four or five hours a night.

How often do you brush your teeth?

Twice a day.

Would you ever have cosmetic surgery?

I don't know. I doubt it.

Which designer labels do you own?

I like nice clothes, but they don't necessarily have to be designer. I don't like it when clothing has an obvious label: I feel it's like a huge walking advert for whoever made it. I mean, if people are going to wear something with a label on it, they should be given it for free. That's why I always pull any visible labels off my clothes.

Who are your favourite writers?

My favourite is Raymond Carver. He wrote some really interesting short stories about intense relationships. He was always very descriptive in very few words, and I love that.

What is your favourite building?

The Eiffel Tower in Paris. It's one of the few buildings I've seen that was actually more spectacular than I'd imagined.

Who did you last text?

I don't have a mobile phone, and I've never sent a text message. Being accessible 24 hours a day is possibly my worst nightmare.

City or country?

City. I grew up in the countryside in British Columbia, Canada, in a very beautiful rural area with lots of lakes, mountains and vineyards - but I love being in the city. It feels very soothing to be around more people. I like the patter of traffic going by, the hum and the buzz.

Skinhead or mullet?

Skinhead. For me a mullet says hockey and no teeth.

Pyjamas or au naturel?

Au naturel. I always feel too warm in pyjamas. Besides, our bodies have clothes on all day. It's good to have a little freedom at night.

Love is . . .

Lovers who eventually split.

What do you believe in?

The religion of music. I also want to believe in people, although sometimes that's difficult.

What colour are your pants?

Right now I'm going commando. Usually I wear black boxer briefs - definitely not tighty whities. I don't like underwear that looks like swimming trunks.

What have you loved and lost?

People I've cared about.

What makes you blush?

Anything I feel is ridiculous. Over-the-top compliments, especially when I know they're not true. The best piece of advice I've been given is: "You're never as good as they say you are, and never as bad as they say you are either."

What would be the soundtrack to your life?

Anything by Marvin Gaye or Prince. I love anything with a backbeat, be it old Motown music or pop songs written in that era. I grew up listening to that kind of music.

What brings out the devil in you?

Alcohol.

Sum yourself up in five words.

Can I use nine? Not as self-absorbed as I used to be. Daniel Powter plays King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, on December 21.