I don't think writing or co-writing my songs makes me a better singer, but I haven't really got an excuse not to do it as I've got too many opinions!

On my wedding day. I didn't want a natural, blushing-bride look - I had a full-on hairdo and red lips. I thought it would be disingenuous to do the whole virginal look, so even though I had the white dress, I had pink net underneath.

Also, I think women really come into their own in their 30s.

Dance music is great, but it's not a time to be reflective or particularly wistful.

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

There's so many singers, you watch them and a lot of it is waving around. You don't get this feeling that they're really thinking about what they're saying.

I didn't feel so great when I was a teenager, but who does?