I was an only child, but then my parents resettled with different partners, and I am now one of six.

When it comes to my family I never quite know how protective I have to be, or what I should or shouldn't say.

A lot of what inspired many musicians is celebrating differences, and people relate to that - more people feel like the unpopular, freaky one than the one in the in-crowd.

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

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!

Some people can get away with being very sexy to men and not looking like a complete cow, but I didn't think I was in a position where people knew me well enough

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