I dress in a sophisticated and classy way - I always dress in a way I know my mother wouldn't be embarrassed to see.

Ice cream is my comfort food.

Good music shouldn't have a shelf life.

I did my dissertation on Kafka.

I love Barbra Streisand and Sade who've both had careers in soul and I want my music to have that timeless quality that isn't necessarily now.

If I make a song where I'm happy, I sound completely mad - I think my voice is better-suited for sadder songs.

My grandfather was a Russian-Jewish immigrant who lived in Northern Ireland and apparently when he sang in the synagogue he made everyone cry.

I like how strong Sade is and how she doesn't give away too much.

I want to be as feminine and classic as possible.

Dance music has pushed its way into the mainstream. Which is good for me.

I would like to think I am feminist in some sorts.

I don't know how many of you have ever met Dijkstra, but you probably know that arrogance in computer science is measured in nano-Dijkstras.

An acorn is an oak tree inside out.

Loneliness is just a passing disillusion we can conquer by acknowledging those around us.

You don’t realise how language actually interferes with communication until you don’t have it, how it gets in the way like an overdominant sense.

Educated idiots are the most fearsome creatures in a leadership structure because even though trained they still refuse to think.

The serious revolutionary, like the serious artist, can't afford to lead a sentimental or self-deceiving life.

Don't judge yourself; simply return your attention to what's in front of you right now.

I think every year you have something to prove.

When I was young, people lived paycheck to paycheck. Today, it seems like they live from credit card payment to credit card payment.

I think good physical conditioning is essential to any occupation. A man who is physically fit performs better at any job. Fatigue makes cowards of us all.