I don't make music for eyes. I make music for ears.

It's never been an issue for me - I don't want to go on a diet, I don't want to eat a Caesar salad with no dressing, why would I do that? I ain't got time for this, just be happy and don't be stupid. If I've got a boyfriend and he loves my body then I'm not worried.

I've never wanted to look like models on the cover of magazines. I represent the majority of women and I'm very proud of that.

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

Americans are always mortified when I tell them this, but in England, it's a tradition to put your plaques and photographs and awards and gold records and stuff in your bathroom. I don't know why.

I'm like Johnny Cash. I only wear black.

I doubt I'll be singing forever, because at some point people aren't going to want to hear my music, and I hope that I'll still get the opportunity to write songs.