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I started my music career at 18 and for a long while I let other people handle my affairs.

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Being a chef would be too much hard work.
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I like the influence of the macabre, but I don't believe in ghosts.
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I think there's quite a lot of cowardice in music. I don't mind if it goes wrong, I just want to go for it.
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I tasted huge success with my first album, and when it's happening it feels like a roller coaster you can't get off. You should be very careful about wishing for success on that scale.
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Yes, being educated is definitely an advantage. But having said that, I've met so many people in life who haven't done very well at school but who are still really bright.
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Getting up to dance to your own stuff looks pretty pretentious. And leaving the dancefloor when it comes on is just awkward.
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Yeah, I'm not really a morning person.
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I don't think anyone doubts my motives, really. I do what I do and it's not very complicated. Of course, you might hate the music that I make, but I don't think people feel threatened by me just getting on with what I'm up to.
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A good song is a good song whatever your age.
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I was an only child, but then my parents resettled with different partners, and I am now one of six.
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My little boy Sonny makes me laugh all the time. He has good comedic timing.
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I don't think writing or co-writing my songs makes me a better singer, but I haven't really got an excuse not to do it as I've got too many opinions!
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I didn't feel so great when I was a teenager, but who does?
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