Obviously when you're a teen you have no money, so you make, like, three outfits out of one dress. You're like, 'OK cut the arms here. Alright: New party, cut them to here.'

I think celebrity culture and sexuality in pop music is really important, but I want there to be an alternative for people.

I'm not going to lie; I'm not a huge remix person.

[Being in the States] is almost like being on a holiday. It's kind of annoying because everyone's like "Oh, you're so obsessed with America," but it's not really that. I just really enjoy being here - I'm not the first British artist to make music here and be inspired by the country.

I'm obsessed with the mess that's America.

What I've learnt about artists over the years is, artists are usually the opposite to their music.

Blonde symbolises sexuality and power - it holds very different connotations. The archetypal star has always been blonde.