Beyoncé built her f–king foundation from the bottom. I think that’s the exact career every female artist wants to have.

When it comes down to the music, it's just you and the microphone. It's not you and the record execs.

It's nice to always make an effort when you get photographed.

I think I've always been fine on stage - though I get nervous beforehand. But once I'm on stage, all of that goes out of the window.

I love sharing my life with my followers. Hopefully, they are following me because they genuinely want to know me. It's a way to connect with fans that wasn't available just a few years ago.

I really have paid my dues! When I get to stay in fancy hotel suites these days I remind myself of that.

I've always been into looking different.