I saw a picture of myself when I came out of the hospital. I didn't recognize myself.

I wouldn't be with a man who was scared of me, but I don't think men are scared of me - look at me, I'm tiny. I don't think I'm capable of putting anyone off. I'm a nice girl.

If you play an instrument, it makes you a better singer. The more you play, the better you sing, the more you sing, the better you play.

I always wrote poetry and stuff like that, so putting songs together wasn't that spectacular.

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.

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

Life is so much more rewarding if you strive for something, rather than take what's given to you on a plate.