I think it's always important to be vigilant of what you're doing and aware of your surroundings.
Leona Lewis
It takes bravery to end a relationship.
Obviously, a long-distance relationship is hard. But, like anything worth having, you make it work.
There are so many songs I've recorded, only to hear other people singing them. It happens all the time.
I'd date someone younger or older; age doesn't matter to me. Or looks, really - it's all about maturity.
People will always show their true selves in the end.
I don't have many famous friends, really, except Simon Cowell.
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.
I suffer from arachnophobia. I don't mind the tiny spiders so much, it's the ones with their legs covered in thick hair.
I don't get involved in record label politics.
I've always been conscious of my weight.
I'll never go against my morals.
I'm a positive person, and I try to look at the good side of everything.
I'm very sensitive and I'm quite a soft person, and I cry a lot when things upset me.
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.
I hate having my hair cut so I try not to.
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.
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!
The part of London where I grew up has the highest crime rates in the country.
I love nature and enjoy learning new skills.
I feel like I've lived quite a sheltered life, like my mom and dad were quite protective of me.
I am definitely an individual.
I get road rage. I can't drive because I cuss people out.
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.
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.
Animal testing is needless, especially in cosmetics.
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.
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.
I am, and always will be, proud to be a Hackney girl.
I have my best ideas when I am alone.
I don't think I have the right to give someone advice when I don't know them.
I could hang with horses all day.
Working with other artists and sharing your passions is great.
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.
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.
I dont hate L.A. There's a very beautiful side to it; it's scenic, and I can go horse riding.
My private life is the most precious thing to me.
I love a beautiful gown on stage, and luckily I've been fortunate to wear some amazing dresses.
It takes me a while to come out of myself and get to know people.
I would love to sing opera.
David Bowie is such a big influence to me. Everything about him as a person is intriguing to me.
I'm really not that confident!
Sometimes I think I want to get 'hair and make up' every day, but that's just not possible.
I'm very strong creatively, in my music.
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.
If I can inspire people by showing that following a dream by working hard and being determined is possible, it's amazing.
I'm living my dream.
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.
I don't really read the tabloids, and you never know if what's being printed is true or not.
I was the only one at stage school who wasn't white.
