I love hearing my song on the radio the first time, but when it comes on again, I change the station. I already have so much of the spotlight on me. I don't need any more.

I like to go out there looking like a strong woman, because I am strong. But I am also a woman who goes through all kinds of problems and highs and lows.

I feel like I have a little bit of a fresh ear when creating music. I'm not trying to be like anything else, cuz I have no idea what anything else is like!

People tried to do a lot of stuff with me early in my career where they tried to shape me into one thing or another. They couldn't just take the chance and go with my vision - which was just my intuition, really.

You look at someone like Beyoncé singing Single Ladies, when we all know she's married. Some of it is just for entertainment.

My fans are the best. I mean if there was a war, I think they'd definitely win just because they'd kill them with kindness.

I just have so much love for my record label.