Musician

My bed is my weird little haven. It's like a deflated tent.

I absolutely loved it in Ireland.

I've never been a twerking kind of girl. I've always relied on my talent.

I don't watch 'The X Factor,' I don't watch 'The Voice,' so I wouldn't want to do them.

I gave up everything and nearly became a farmer, walking around in headscarf and wellies for 10 years to find my confidence again.

I like to keep everyone happy. I feel like it's my responsibility to do that.

I'm not the sort of person who if everyone thinks you're fabulous you thrive on it.

You know, Rochdale is a really nice place, but it's not the most interesting place on the planet.

Working class people vote Tory because they think it makes them look a bit posh.

I go through phases with money. I'll spend it liberally and then I'll panic and won't spend anything.

There are lots of artists I respect and admire.

I didn't want to be famous, I just wanted to sing.

She used to drive me to clubs for engagements and when I was 16 I got a job presenting a TV show in Newcastle. My mum didn't really like driving, but she carried on. Once I remember we got stuck in a snow storm, but she carried on to get me there in time. She was an amazing, incredible person.

I started to sing professionally when I was about 13 or 14.

I feel so comfortable and at home in the studio.

I was fortunate enough to meet Aretha Franklin but I was so overwhelmed that I just burst out crying.

The first writers I knew about were Motown's Holland-Dozier-Holland.

I like to tinkle at my piano when I'm working out a new song - I just put my fingers down and see what comes out.

You have to say no to a lot of people and when a lot of people are telling you what you're doing is a bit rubbish you just have to have the courage to say 'no it isn't' and believe in it.

Love's been here from the beginning of time, and life would be very boring without it.