The British press has been unfair to me and the public has followed.

Madonna's not the best singer in the world, but she was awesome with her entertainment and all of her shock tactics and stuff and that's where it began. She then inspired all sorts of other girls to do that. But I don't know, I just think music's kind of important too. So you've gotta know where that line is especially when you are good at singing.

People started saying I was ignoring my country, making up stories about me. Ludicrous things, like that I throw tea on my assistants.

When you have the opportunity to make music with great musicians, take it. That's it. That's the only reason I need, really.

To me, music has to be about freedom. It's the most important thing in my life.

I feel like I'm a quick learner and I'm also very quick to forget. That's why I can't play an instrument because I can't bloody remember it.

I like to make sure I don't sing songs that are like self hating and feeling sorry for yourself 'cause that's not the kind of legacy I want to leave really. I want people to feel like strength, especially young women.