My aim in life is never to be skinny.

In my hometown memories are fresh.

Music isn't for the eyes, it's for the ears

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

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

I've never had a problem with the way I look. I'd rather go for lunch with my friends than go to a gym.

I have insecurities of course, but I don't hang out with anyone who points them out to me.

Don't underestimate the things that I will do.

A drunk tongue is an honest one in my opinion.

I like having my hair and face done, but I'm not going to lose weight because someone tells me to. I make music to be a musician not to be on the cover of Playboy.

I've got some news... I'm delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together. I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we're over the moon.

There's something terribly weird about the standard fantasy setting--not least of which the fact the phrase "standard fantasy setting" can be uttered without irony.

Don't look for your best friend, my child...Is always with you. Is YOU and ONLY YOU

Rejection is the run in the pantyhose of life.

Display is as false as it is costly.

Demons live in many lands, but particularly in Prussia.

All the powers of imagination combine in hypochondria.

Good friends don't let you do stupid things.

Wherever you are, at whatever age, you're only a thought away from changing your life.

Never hesitate to imitate another writer - every person learning a craft or an art needs models. Eventually you'll find your own voice and will shed the skin of the writer you imitated.

It's totally true: Ariel, Christopher Owens, me, and Courtney Love, all in Saint Laurent ads, all with the same haircut.