London was a really multi-racial city ... It's incredible how comfortable people are with race there.

I love writing songs.

I'm not over the top; I'm not wacky. I'm fairly understated, and that reflects in the way I sing.

I've made sacrifices. I'm not anti-fashion but I've always had a bit of a punk attitude. That's important, I think. I do my own thing.

To be a mother you must be strong. Even if you don't feel it, you have to pretend.

My father was a very difficult man.

I don't get easily bored. I'm not that kind of person.