Both my parents have been big influences on me wanting to do music. My mum's always been, 'Just do it. Just sing.'

I like a new challenge.

I used to blame myself for a lot of things, and I apologise loads. I don't do it any more, but when I was in the studio - and it was my song - I'd say 'sorry' every time I got a note wrong.

I'd like to be a role model.

When I first moved to London, I used to pretend to be on the phone. I used to talk about stuff that was going on out loud. To my phone! I don't do that anymore!

I love SZA. She's great.

I've always loved music since I was 11. I used to play keyboard, and I would write music. So since 11, I've been falling in love with music.

The first song I wrote was when I was 11. It was called 'Life Is a Path Worth Taking.'

That's what records are for: not to be skipped.

With a label, pressure is added. Being independent, you don't feel a lot of pressure.

I write what I want to write.

Did Amy Winehouse have a hit single from 'Frank?' I love 'Frank,' but people didn't really pay attention to her until 'Back to Black.' So no, I haven't had a hit single. I personally am not bothered about that.

Maybe I am a bit of a siren.

I know I can sing; I can sing, and I like how I sound.

I wanted to be pale. I didn't wanna go in the sun, because I was in school with a lot of white girls. I remember one girl said to me, 'You look better pale.' And I was like, 'Well, you're tan!' She was like, 'It's not the same.'

I express my thoughts through my music.

I'm not gonna just disappear after one album.

I'm not good at talking, but I can write a good song and tell a story.

So many people can tell me, 'You're amazing,' rather, but I don't think it. You know, so, I don't go around thinking this. I'm really hard on myself. I think that's quite good.

I don't like to write about myself. I like listening to people.

When I put my first song out, I didn't put out any pictures. I just wanted people to hear my music.

I used to go to London by myself when I was 16. I think I got it from my mom. My mom was the type to just always just go off somewhere, wherever. She's a goer.

Wear what you feel comfortable in and what suits your mood.

My favourite number is 11.