I write songs from the heart, and I don't hold back.

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

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.

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.

I really love jazz, but I will never be a jazz musician as much as I dream. But, I think that the jazz music I love is there in my music.

I like pastels and lighter shades on darker skins. I feel like it lifts everything and accentuates being chocolate.

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.