I hate belongings. I hate clutter. It really bothers me because I can't think properly. If you've got distractions in front of you, your mind goes nuts.

I'm obsessed with cleanliness for myself, so I will take a bath three times a day, sometimes a steam twice a day in addition to that.

I was living life like in one of those Disney movies, where I genuinely believed nobody was ever going to die

You sounded like someone who should be singing on a cruise ship. Halfway through your song, I wished the ship was sinking.

I think the best singers in the world, historically, are American. Britain's got its fair share, as well, but some of the greatest singers, ever, whether you're talking about Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey or Aretha Franklin, are from the legacy here.

Good is not enough. You've got to be great.

You don't go into anything contemplating failure, because if you did, you wouldn't make it.