The word feminism needs to be taken back. It needs to be reclaimed in a way that is inclusive of men.

If you come face to face with some really challenging situations and tragic circumstances - you are going in there with a purpose. You are not going in there as a tourist.

The worst thing someone gets is isolated. Isolation is the darkest part of any condition.

I was perceiving myself as good as a man or equal to a man and as powerful and I wanted to look ambiguous because I thought that was a very interesting statement to make through the media. And it certainly did cause quite a few ripples and interest and shock waves.

I am fascinated by history and particularly the Victorian era.

I don't want to be owned by a corporation and obliged to make a certain type of album. I want to be free.

I've never experienced chronic poverty, but I know what it's like to live on £3 a week.