I wouldn't say I'm a feminist, but I don't like girls pretending to be stupid because it's easier.

I do suffer from depression, I suppose. Which isn't that unusual. You know, a lot of people do.

Sisters come before carpet burns and blisters.

I told Missy [Elliot] I couldn't believe how much she has done as a woman in a male-led arena and that she's an inspiration to me. When I got into the lift back to my room to get changed and go home, I broke down in tears.

I couldn't resist him, his eyes were like yours, his hair was exactly the shade of brown. He's just not as tall, but I couldn't tell, it was dark and I was lying down.

I know definitive points in my life and in relationships because of my songs. I write my music so that I'll never be bored of it.

Having listened to great songwriters like James Taylor and Carole King, I felt there was nothing new that was coming out that really represented me and the way I felt. So I started writing my own stuff.