You have to face things, have faith in what you do and go for it. Think, 'What's the worst that could happen?'

I love to be individual, to step beyond gender.

If we value what we've inherited for free - from other women - surely it's right morally and ethically for us to wake up and say, 'I'm a feminist. '

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.

I understand what it is for a woman to want to protect their children and give them the best they can.

We're all born, and if you're going to live to be elderly, you'll have gone through a life journey different than anyone else's. It's unique to you, but you'll have some common themes.

I wasn't trying to be a role model for anybody. I don't think that you can.