Broody Keith Urban

Mar 27, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Kidman and Urban EPA/RICK RYCROFT

Keith Urban wants to have a child with wife Nicole Kidman.

The country singer - who is stepfather to Nicole's adopted children Isabella, 14, and Connor, 12, from her marriage to Tom Cruise - says he is desperate to have his own children.

Keith told Britain's Sunday Telegraph newspaper: "I don't get to see the kids as much as probably a lot of stepdads would, but it is a good relationship.

"I am looking forward to fatherhood. I have always wanted to be a good dad. My brother's got two kids and he's an excellent dad and I think we both have that sense of being home and being solid family guys."

The 39-year-old has also taken a thinly-veiled swipe at Tom and his new wife Katie Holmes for seeking publicity.

Keith said: "If we were plastered in the magazines all the time and sort of got pictures willingly, it would wear off and probably people wouldn't want them so much.

"I would just rather have a more quiet life, like we do. It is relatively quiet compared to most, I think."

The former cocaine and alcohol addict was released from rehab in January and has just completed a one week tour of Australia to promote his new album.

He has just flown back to join Nicole in Los Angeles.

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