I think when people see that you are shy, or even just calm, collected and reserved, they think you can be pushed around, made to do everything they want - but that's definitely not true of me. The people closest to me know that's not the case. They know I'm not a pushover.

Leona Lewis

You Want Very

I think it's always important to be vigilant of what you're doing and aware of your surroundings.

Leona Lewis

War Your You

It takes bravery to end a relationship.

Leona Lewis

Relationship Moving On Very

Obviously, a long-distance relationship is hard. But, like anything worth having, you make it work.

Leona Lewis

Work Relationship You

There are so many songs I've recorded, only to hear other people singing them. It happens all the time.

Leona Lewis

Time Tim Them

I'd date someone younger or older; age doesn't matter to me. Or looks, really - it's all about maturity.

Leona Lewis

Age Younger Young

People will always show their true selves in the end.

Leona Lewis

Will Ways Way

I don't have many famous friends, really, except Simon Cowell.

Leona Lewis

Famous Well Us

My dad is such a good man. You know how when you are a child you think your dad is invincible? Well, I still think that - he is so wise and everything I do I ask my dad's advice about first.

Leona Lewis

Good Your You

I suffer from arachnophobia. I don't mind the tiny spiders so much, it's the ones with their legs covered in thick hair.

Leona Lewis

Wit Tiny Tin

I don't get involved in record label politics.

Leona Lewis

Politics T Record Label

I've always been conscious of my weight.

Leona Lewis

Weight Weigh Ways

I'll never go against my morals.

Leona Lewis

T Never Morals

I'm a positive person, and I try to look at the good side of everything.

Leona Lewis

Positive Good Very

I'm very sensitive and I'm quite a soft person, and I cry a lot when things upset me.

Leona Lewis

Very Upset Ups

I'd love to be on 'Glee.' I'd love to play a rebel. Be a real biker chick in leather and covered in tattoos.

Leona Lewis

Love Too Tattoos

I hate having my hair cut so I try not to.

Leona Lewis

Try T Having

I try not to diet because it never really works for me, if I tell myself I can't eat something then I tend to want to eat everything in sight.

Leona Lewis

Work Diet Works

Oh my gosh! I can't tell you the number of times people have put autotune on my voice, and I'm like, 'Please take it off!' You don't even sound human; it makes you sound like a robot!

Leona Lewis

Time You Voice

The part of London where I grew up has the highest crime rates in the country.

Leona Lewis

Art Where Up

I love nature and enjoy learning new skills.

Leona Lewis

Nature Love Learning

I feel like I've lived quite a sheltered life, like my mom and dad were quite protective of me.

Leona Lewis

I am definitely an individual.

Leona Lewis

I get road rage. I can't drive because I cuss people out.

Leona Lewis

I can't remember who told me but I was advised early on not to Google myself or read things about myself... I don't read a lot but get the gist of what's been said from friends and family. It's good to avoid it if you want to be normal person.

Leona Lewis

I do love a bit of fashion. I grew up around a lot of it as my mum and dad had clothing stores so my mum was always designing a lot, and I definitely had that as an influence.

Leona Lewis

Animal testing is needless, especially in cosmetics.

Leona Lewis

I believe I could have had a career in the music industry without 'X Factor,' but it was an amazing platform that propelled me to where I am now.

Leona Lewis

I'm not a loud, extravagant person; I'm never going to be that and, to be honest, I don't want to be like that.

Leona Lewis

I am, and always will be, proud to be a Hackney girl.

Leona Lewis

I have my best ideas when I am alone.

Leona Lewis

I don't think I have the right to give someone advice when I don't know them.

Leona Lewis

I could hang with horses all day.

Leona Lewis

Working with other artists and sharing your passions is great.

Leona Lewis

When I was really little I would sit in the back of my dad's car when he'd be playing old-school music. He'd turn down the music and turn around and I'd be singing and know all of the words but I didn't even know how to talk. From then on I've always wanted to be a singer.

Leona Lewis

I don't mind letting people in a little bit, but I have learned from the past not to talk too much about my relationships and to keep things as private as possible.

Leona Lewis

I dont hate L.A. There's a very beautiful side to it; it's scenic, and I can go horse riding.

Leona Lewis

My private life is the most precious thing to me.

Leona Lewis

I love a beautiful gown on stage, and luckily I've been fortunate to wear some amazing dresses.

Leona Lewis

It takes me a while to come out of myself and get to know people.

Leona Lewis

I would love to sing opera.

Leona Lewis

David Bowie is such a big influence to me. Everything about him as a person is intriguing to me.

Leona Lewis

I'm really not that confident!

Leona Lewis

Sometimes I think I want to get 'hair and make up' every day, but that's just not possible.

Leona Lewis

I'm very strong creatively, in my music.

Leona Lewis

I think when people see that you are shy, or even just calm, collected and reserved, they think you can be pushed around, made to do everything they want - but that's definitely not true of me. The people closest to me know that's not the case. They know I'm not a pushover.

Leona Lewis

If I can inspire people by showing that following a dream by working hard and being determined is possible, it's amazing.

Leona Lewis

I'm living my dream.

Leona Lewis

The most important thing to me is to give something back to my parents, because they've done so much for me throughout my life.

Leona Lewis

I don't really read the tabloids, and you never know if what's being printed is true or not.

Leona Lewis

I was the only one at stage school who wasn't white.

Leona Lewis