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 no longer buy papers or tabloids or magazines or read blogs. I used to. But it was just filling up my day with hatred.

In my hometown memories are fresh.

If I am constantly working, my relationships fail. So at least now I can have enough time to write a happy record. And be in love and be happy.

There will be no new music until it's good enough and until I'm ready.

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