I don't think anyone doubts my motives, really. I do what I do and it's not very complicated. Of course, you might hate the music that I make, but I don't think people feel threatened by me just getting on with what I'm up to.

It's hard to feel comfortable in your own skin when you're younger.

I'm always sticking up for other people.

The X Factor' is great entertainment, but it doesn't prepare people for getting chewed up and spat out by the music industry.

I think there's quite a lot of cowardice in music. I don't mind if it goes wrong, I just want to go for it.

I started my music career at 18 and for a long while I let other people handle my affairs.

I'm really interested in fashion but at the same time I find it quite competitive. Second-hand stuff leaves you more open to whatever your own personal style is rather than feeling dictated to by shops.