People have been kind enough to compare me to Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. I think it's amazing that they even put my name in the same sentence.

I'm very sensitive and I'm quite a soft person, and I cry a lot when things upset me.

My friends are the ones I've had since primary school. They're really cool and such a good bunch of people. They came to every one of my gigs before all of this happened, you know; they were there in the smoky pubs, wherever.

The part of London where I grew up has the highest crime rates in the country.

Love is a very powerful emotion and when a break-up is unexpected, it's very hard to get over.

If I can inspire people by showing that following a dream by working hard and being determined is possible, it's amazing.

I may not be loud but that doesn't mean I'm not strong within myself. My mum and dad instilled in me to stand up for what I believe in - and I do.