I feel quite fearless protecting the people I love.
If I see something that inspires me, I'll dress like it.
I really hate bureaucracy and the idea that I'm not a free person.
I think everybody should focus on inner beauty.
Cinema affects everything, from the way I get dressed to how I build my stages.
I don't have a competitive bone in my body, so the last thing I want to do is be competing with people.
I'm not one for sightseeing or going around the shops when I'm on holiday. I do enough shopping when I'm at home, and like to have a complete break when I'm away.
If I go out with no make-up and a tracksuit on, nobody comes up to me. And if they do, I won't do a photo because I wouldn't want any photographic evidence.
Mum doesn't like it when I mention that Dad's a better cook than her. He was born in Spain and spent eight years in Portugal and is exceptional at lots of cuisines.
When you research prolific songwriters, it is usually later in their career they write songs that they distance themselves from, or it's about other people.
You know, my mum's always encouraged me and never made my gender an issue, I guess. She brought me up to believe in equality, as opposed to feminism or sexism - so it just meant that my gender was not relevant to what I was capable of achieving.
I just have an inability to lie.
I like sparkles; I think I'm a magpie.
I want my shows to be eerie and mysterious.
I wasn't really comfortable reading until I was 12.
I'd love to say that I could write political songs, but I don't feel clued-up enough.
I'd never go on a reality show - it's too invasive.
I'd rather be on my own than be with a violent man.
The freedom that money gives you makes you... well, I wouldn't say happy, but I'd say it gives you diversity.
Whatever you are, you have the right to get married.
Working with Terry Gilliam was magic - I've been watching his films since I was little.
I've spent a lot of time being bohemian and sleeping on floors, but eventually I want to have kids and I want to bring them up in a secure environment.
When you're on the pop treadmill, you don't always feel that cool because you have to do things to promote the record that aren't necessarily your environment.
There are lots of beautiful areas in England, and I am lucky enough to live in a stunning part of a very beautiful area.
I always carry a good lipstick with me, like MAC in Ruby Woo. It has a matt finish, the essence of that vintage glamour look.
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