I'm masquerading as an innocent pop star.

[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.

If you don't want to have your private life splashed everywhere, why go to the restaurants and the places you know you're going to be photographed?

I'm masquerading as an innocent pop star.

I felt connected with Madonna from a very young age. I think I share a lot of qualities from her personality. I really respect her.

I don't think I'm an instantaneous act the whole world will love in one second - but that's how I've felt about bands I love.

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