I always have to get my U.K. fix, and 'Downton Abbey' is definitely that. I absolutely love period dramas, but this one is particularly appealing - following the ins and outs of aristocracy as well as the interaction between the rich and the poor.
— Estelle
I love rom-coms. Any will do. Films such as 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' or 'Funny Face' with Audrey Hepburn.
Law became boring, but like every job I've done, it helped prepare me for a career in music.
Reality really isn't as dull as it's cracked up to be.
Adele ain't soul.
I never do a show where the people just sit there and look at me. They always sing along. It's going to be a fun time.
I like to write about the things I care about. It's no fun to sing about things you don't like.
I've always been a fan of Nigerian artist D'banj. He's now signed to Kanye West's Good Music label.
The reality show 'America's Next Top Model' is my girlie pleasure.
Garage music came up when people weren't paying attention.
When I was growing up, hip-hop was still a pretty specialised thing.
Conservatives, they're like the Republicans to me. They don't do much. They have this whole hierarchy and boys' club thing going on. That doesn't help the regular person.
Collaboration is the way to go. It's very timely and fun to do.
I always want to remain inspired.
I would say my greatest musical influences have been Ella Fitzgerald and Mary J. Blige.
You can be sexy, but respect yourself and make sure you get that respect.
If there is enough space on radio for Busted and McFly, who are basically the same band, or for 50,000 versions of Stereophonics and Coldplay, there must be enough room for all of us.
I'm so, so full of joy that America elected Obama. He didn't win because he was black - people voted for him because he had a plan and because he talked sense and because you believed him.
I went to New York and Miami and hung out by the beach, and I love the American boys, so I wrote a song about it.
