I think people in Great Britain are a bit jaded sometimes.

The general population still thinks HIV is something that came in the 80s and went away, or that it only affects the gay population or intravenous drug users.

I wanted to create something that was quite edgy and belonged to me. It wasn't about my sexual orientation, because I'm heterosexual. It was saying that appearance is just temporary, and I want to be as strong as a man.

If people like your music, you can't guarantee they're going to love you.

If one woman is suffering, then we are all suffering, and we need to put a voice to that.

There must be an angel, Playing with my heart. And when I think that I'm alone, It seems there's more of us at home...

In a sense, the music business and I haven't always been the best of bedfellows. Artists often have to fight their corner. Your music goes through these filters of record labels and media, and you're hoping you'll find someone who'll help you get your work into the world.