Michael speaks of delight at US tour

George Michael said today it was "incredible" to be touring North America again after almost 20 years of feeling depressed and "cursed".

Michael, who has sold more than 85 million records with hits such as 'Careless Whisper' and 'Faith', performed the first of two shows in New York last night as he nears the end of a seven-week, 22-city North American tour.