It's usually a big kind of vent of frustration or anger or sadness that puts me in the right frame of mind to write. It's such a cliche to say that artists write when they're down, but it's true for me. It's a relief to get out what's eating away at my heart or my soul or my head.
Ellie GouldingI've learned not to let it be the end of the world if a boy doesn't like you. I used to put so much effort into boys. I started playing guitar because I wanted to impress this boy. Then, I ended up in love with guitar and I didn't care about the boy anymore.
Ellie GouldingI feel quite proud to be an ambassador for women who realize that being fit is better than being skinny.
Ellie GouldingI'd call what I do pop music, but it's folky and electronic and it doesn't really sound like much else.
Ellie Goulding