Someone had my number and they started text-stalking me. I've never replied to them. It was tempting to write back, but I resisted.

Some people are really good at packaging themselves, but that's not really me.

Yeah, I'm not really a morning person.

I'm a sucker for sad disco pop.

A lot of what inspired many musicians is celebrating differences, and people relate to that - more people feel like the unpopular, freaky one than the one in the in-crowd.

I like the influence of the macabre, but I don't believe in ghosts.

Some people can get away with being very sexy to men and not looking like a complete cow, but I didn't think I was in a position where people knew me well enough

I used to be hung up on my figure, but it's a waste of time. I don't believe in diets. Have four pints one night, be healthy the next.

Trust your instincts: they tend to see you right. By listening to them, at least you can sleep at night.

Not all my shoes are designer. In terms of clothes, everything is on the same level for me. If I like it, it doesn't matter if it cost £200 or £2. I'm attracted to things rather than labels.

When I first started out, I got criticism for the way I looked. I think, now, it's a good thing because, why would you want to look like everyone else?

Even when in the midst of disturbance, the stillness of the mind can offer sanctuary.

Let the love not escape from within.

one by one they all go away

I usually like to keep to myself, but others can tell if I'm upset because I'm keeping to myself.

Some of my lowest points were the most exciting opportunities to push through to be a better person.

A writer must be hard to live with: when not working he is miserable, and when he is working he is obsessed.

My favorite cut is probably "Drink of Choice," and it was done by Bryan Michael Cox, it's a metaphorical type song, about a woman being a drink. I'll let your mind wander with that one.

When you find the right people, you never let go. The people who count are the ones who are your friends in lean times. You have all the friends you want when things are going well.

I don't feel rivalry. I'm the least competitive person you'll meet ever, to a fault.

Offend a Christian and he is obliged to pray for your salvation. Offend a Muslim and he is obliged to murder you.