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 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.

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.

Some thoughts are like old piece of belongings that need to be disposed to move on.

The way we approached Meru, and the way we approach a lot of these mountains, is with humility. A sense of, 'Is it going to give us passage?' Your mental attitude can affect the outcome.

You've got two choices: you could either complain about it, or use it as fuel to make you a better person.

It's no good being too easily swayed by people's opinions. You have to believe in yourself.

Virtue that wavers is not virtue.

One of the first things I think young people, especially nowadays, should learn is how to see for yourself and listen for yourself and think for yourself.

I'd have to say, what inspires me is making sure my siblings have a good role model to look up to.

I think the less fracking there is, the better it is for the economy and society.

I dream of a free, democratic, peaceful Tunisia, a country that can protect its developing identity.

Let my heart be broken with the things that break God's heart.