Animal testing is needless, especially in cosmetics.
— Leona Lewis
There are so many songs I've recorded, only to hear other people singing them. It happens all the time.
I don't like going out where it's really, really crowded.
I dont hate L.A. There's a very beautiful side to it; it's scenic, and I can go horse riding.
Fear and pain and suffering is not OK for any being to feel intentionally at the hands of us.
I get road rage. I can't drive because I cuss people out.
My private life is the most precious thing to me.
I usually dream of melodies. When I wake up I have them in my head. I usually come up with things in the middle of the night because that's when my mind is the quietest. I always have my tape recorder, pen and pad by my bed just in case.
I get such lovely gifts from fans... amazing pictures, handmade jewellery. I'm very lucky!
I am a whole lot of trouble.
People don't really know me at all.
I definitely keep myself secret.
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.
Overall, I'm quite good with how I spend my cashola.
People write music, and the music is out there for people to interpret it how they want to.
My parents have always done what they've loved, and they've had many different careers.
I think it's always important to be vigilant of what you're doing and aware of your surroundings.
I suffer from arachnophobia. I don't mind the tiny spiders so much, it's the ones with their legs covered in thick hair.
All my friends I've known since I was really little.
It takes bravery to end a relationship.
Obviously, a long-distance relationship is hard. But, like anything worth having, you make it work.
A part of me feels like I was an animal in my past life that wasn't treated very nicely.
I love nature and enjoy learning new skills.
For me, love is happiness and inspiration.
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.
I hate having my hair cut so I try not to.
I don't get involved in record label politics.
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!
I would like to be a positive force for young girls.
My mum is my best friend.
I've always been conscious of my weight.
I could hang with horses all day.
I've still kind of maintained a low profile but people still kind of recognize you and will come up to you, and that's taken a bit of getting used to.
Love is a very powerful emotion and when a break-up is unexpected, it's very hard to get over.
People will always show their true selves in the end.
Usually when I see someone famous, for some reason, I think I know them.
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 feel like I've lived quite a sheltered life, like my mom and dad were quite protective of me.
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'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 love music but, of course, I'd choose love over that.
I'm quite curvy and I just try and exercise whenever I can. I don't do anything hardcore as I'm just not that dedicated.
I don't have many famous friends, really, except Simon Cowell.
Kids need somewhere to go, so they're not bored on the street.
In my life, I've dealt with tragedy.
I have my best ideas when I am alone.
I trust every single person around me, and if I feel even a whiff of uncertainty I won't have that person around me.
I'd love to do a film like 'Chicago.' Something musical because I've obviously come from that background.
I'm not annoying in relationships! I'm great!
I want all of my songs to do well whether I've written them or not.
