The common denominator is a love of music.

I know I should keep this a secret, but Celine Dion is something of an icon to me.

A lot of my songs are about taking whatever life throws at you and making the most of it.

My family comes from New Zealand, but I'm a London girl. I was born and raised in London, but I've got the blood of a New Zealander, so I always kind of felt like I didn't belong - in a good way.

I liked English and art and did a lot of painting. And for some reason I was good at math, but I wasn't an A student. I really had to work hard to get good grades.

The pen is in your hands, the rest is still unwritten.

I'm very honest in my music and I'm often asked to explain the lyrics; as an introvert, I find that quite hard. And I always wear high heels on stage, which can be painful.