Americans are always mortified when I tell them this, but in England, it’s a tradition to put your plaques and photographs and awards and gold records and stuff in your bathroom. I don’t know why.

A drunk tongue is an honest one in my opinion.

I don’t date celebrities.

I’ve learned that it’s okay to take risks and step outside of your comfort zone.

I’m inspired by people who are passionate and dedicated to their craft.

I’m grateful for my fans and the support they’ve shown me over the years.

I’m very confident. Even when I read people saying horrible stuff about my weight.

Beauty comes from within, not from what you wear.

I want my music to make people feel something real and meaningful.

Mum loves me being famous! She is so excited and proud, as she had me so young and couldn’t support me, so I am living her dream, it’s sweeter for both of us. It’s her 40th birthday soon and I’m going to buy her 40 presents.

You had my heart inside of your hand but you played it to the beat.

Whenever I’m about to eat meat I always see my little dog’s eyes.

I won’t let you close enough to hurt me.

I’m like Johnny Cash. I only wear black.

I’m always amazed by the way music can connect people from different backgrounds.

I’m not on good terms with any of my exes. That’s why we’re not together anymore. We’re not friends.

My aim in life is never to be skinny.

Crying is really bad for your vocal cords.

I think it’s important to take care of yourself and prioritize your well-being.

I want my music to be honest and authentic, and not just follow trends.

We could have had it all…

Should I give up or should I just keep chasing pavement, even if it leads nowhere?

I love a bit of drama. That’s a bad thing. I can flip really quickly.

I’m a big believer in the idea that everything happens for a reason.

Let the sky fall, when it crumbles – We will stand tall – Face it all together.

I can’t dance to save my life.

I love being a woman. I think it’s the best thing in the world.

I think the main reason I write music is because I need to. It’s like a form of therapy for me.

If I were a writer and not a singer in 10 years, I don’t know how I’d feel about writing really personal songs and getting someone else to sing them.

There’s a fire starting in my heart.

I love a card. You know, cards? At birthdays? I collect them.

I’m not one of those people who can fake it. If I’m not feeling it, I’m not going to pretend I am.

In the songs I can still be really really direct but in interviews when I’m explaining my songs I shouldn’t be so direct about who they’re about.

Be brave and fearless to know that even if you do make a wrong decision, you’re making it for a good reason.

Sometimes with pop music, you have to see it to love it. With soul music, it’s sparse. There’s nothing that’s pretentious or planned. It’s just so gutsy.

I’m just really happy with who I am and what I’ve done. I’m grateful for it.

I’m very emotional. I cry a lot. I laugh a lot. I’m a very passionate person.

Regrets and Mistakes, they’re Memories made.

I can’t write another breakup record. That would be a real cliche.

I’ve never been more normal than I am now.

The hardest part of being in the public eye is the lack of privacy.

I think I’m a very lucky girl. I’m very lucky to be where I am.

Nothing that I wouldn’t do, to make you feel my love.

Don’t underestimate the things that I will do.

I’m really happy to be me, and I’d like to think people like me more because I’m happy with myself and not because I refuse to conform to anything.

I have a lot of opinions and I’m not afraid to share them.

I’m not a size zero, and I’m not going to pretend to be. I’m proud of my body and my voice, and that’s what matters.

My voice went recently, never happened before, off like a tap. I had to sit in silence for nine days, chalkboard around my neck. Like an old-school mime. Like a kid in the naughty corner. Like a Victorian mute.

I don’t care if you’re black, white, short, tall, skinny, rich or poor. If you respect me I’ll respect you.

I don’t make music for eyes. I make music for ears.