I only make records when I feel I have something to say. I'm not interested in releasing music just for the sake of selling something. Sade is not a brand.

Most of my lyrics are little stories about my experiences or those of my friends.

My daughter and stepson are really broad-minded.

People generally let me be me. People are aware that I'm not someone particularly begging for attention. They hold back a bit with me.

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.

People are so used to having their lives filmed, they're not even conscious of having cameras around. I still have that sort of suspicion when a camera comes out. I view it as a thing to fear.

Radio interviews are really snappy and I'm just bad at that. I just close down.