I find it quite difficult to think that there's, you know, about 20 million people listening to my album that I wrote very selfishly to get over a breakup. I didn't write it being that it's going to be a hit.

Mum loves me being famous! She is so excited and proud, as she had me so young and couldn't support me, so I am living her dream, it's sweeter for both of us. It's her 40th birthday soon and I'm going to buy her 40 presents.

I would only lose weight if it affected my health or sex life, which it doesn't.

I don't care if you're black, white, short, tall, skinny, rich or poor. If you respect me I'll respect you

I was about to meet Beyonce, and I had a full-blown anxiety attack. Then she popped in looking gorgeous, and said, "You're amazing! When I listen to you I feel like I'm listening to God."

I have insecurities of course, but I don't hang out with anyone who points them out to me.

I want to leave an album behind that is classic, that people in 50 years will refer to and pass on to their children. An album that you never bored of.