Every bad situation is a blues song waiting to happen.

I always try to write a song to work things out with myself and I want to do it with a little punchline at the end, because I never want to remember anything bad in my life.

I'm not frightened of appearing vulnerable.

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 wanted to be Snoopy's girlfriend and when I got older I wanted to be Bart Simpson's girlfriend. Then I couldn't decide whether I wanted marry Snoopy or Michael Jackson - because he was God to me - or to just be them.

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

I know I'm talented, but I wasn't put here to sing. I was put here to be a wife and a mom and look after my family.