Here in England, everyone's a pop star, innit, whereas in America they believe in the term artist.

I've never been an idiot - I was a smart girl but I'd do stupid things like go around Asda and nick stuff because my friends told me to. I was a good girl as a teenager.

The jazz I love is sweet and pure with raw elements, which is exactly what the good hip-hop is doing now.

Life's short. Anything could happen, and it usually does, so there is no point in sitting around thinking about all the ifs, ands and buts.

I don't ever wanna drink again, I just, ooh I just need a friend

I'm not frightened of appearing vulnerable.

Cause there's nothing, there's nothing you can teach me That I can't learn from Mr. Hathaway.