I don't talk about Amy Winehouse as a 'singer.' She's a pioneer. I listened to her endlessly when I started writing.

Taxi drivers used to ask me what kind of music I did and I'd say, well, it's kind of jazz, soul, classical - but that makes no sense to anyone. Now I say I just write my own songs. I thought I had to help people get me, but I don't think they need to be spoon-fed. If you connect with me that is cool. I don't need the whole world to feel like I am a soul angel.

Lizz Wright is my favourite singer. Her voice moves me and takes me to another place. She also grows her own food and that inspires me.

I love church buildings, particularly cathedrals, and I like living in spaces that remind me of music or evoke that creative energy.

I always said when I was younger, I wanted to write film music, and I think that's what my ultimate dream is.

You don't have to aim to be the best of everything, thinking that one day you're going to be the top of the world; I don't think it exists.

My parents encouraged us to commit to things, so if we wanted to learn an instrument, it was all the grades and all the theory.