If you were to ask me what I want to do - I don't want to be a celebrity, I want to make a difference.

Amy [Winehouse] changed pop music forever, I remember knowing there was hope, and feeling not alone because of her. She lived jazz, she lived the blues.

The way that I sing, what I sing about, what I wear, who I am, this is me. I was born this way.

I'm not interested in people positioning me next to other artists.

I used to walk down the street like I was a super star... I want people to walk around delusional about how great they can be - and then to fight so hard for it every day that the lie becomes the truth.

I don't care what people think about me, I care what they think about themselves.

Making ziti for the Chicago Fire Department! I hope they're not too busy today, but this should fill their bellies I hope they like it!