Without my music, no doors would have opened, so I am forever grateful, and I am always going to be singing. But yeah, when the other doors open, why not walk through?
— Rita Ora
I always remember smelling Chanel No. 5 at home - my mum used to literally pour it, and she rocked it.
I love how you can look different, and it changes your mood.
I love the Scottish accent; it is very sexy.
Streetwear for me is what I was raised wearing in London, and my style influences growing up were always people who wore streetwear.
Music expresses - you express yourself with music.
When I perform, I usually wear wigs because I love them.
I watched 'Kill Bill,' like, three times.
A music video is so different to doing a movie.
It's a terrible feeling being lonely.
I don't vocalise things that don't deserve attention.
Nothing comfortable is worth wearing to the Met Ball.
I end up doing selfies 'cause I am so sad.
I'd love to do a whole soundtrack to a movie.
I used to wait in line for Jordans. That's how much of a freak I was.
I was always getting told off by my choir teacher for, you know, riffing when I shouldn't.
Chanel is my ultimate weakness.
I mix my fragrances with body oils - I love body oils, so that's my little trick.
I'm a massive fragrance fan - I think fragrance is part of someone's hygiene, and I'm a big believer in leaving an impression through scent.
One day I will settle down, when I have achieved everything I wanted.
Growing up in London was the best.
My dad took on every job he could get. He worked like mad. But then, at some point, he had saved up enough to open his first pub.
Conquering America for a U.K. artist is incredible because that's what everybody wants and dreams about. The accomplishment is dominating a market which you aren't familiar with.
I have 20 wigs at home that I play with.
I'm the weirdest person.
I was completely shocked that Prince would even know my name.
When you're involved with someone for a while, and they decided to express their feelings to the public - that's not my personal way of therapy, but I guess everyone takes split-ups differently.
Anytime I go on Twitter, there's always the good but the bad as well.
My first tour sold out in Glasgow, and they were one of the loudest. I couldn't hear myself.
I love the idea of being part of a campaign that captures the spirit of New York and the stories of women here, passionate about their dreams.
I've loved music. It was my first everything, but fashion and clothes is just the next step.
You can be forgotten very quickly. So I am aware that I need to stay current, keep connecting, and keep bringing things to the table... Otherwise, you can just disappear.
The best thing Jay-Z ever taught me was patience.
American Apparel does great colourful basics that you can customise.
What I'll remember about New York is growing up really fast.
If I can help one person, why wouldn't I?
You should communicate with your other one. Understanding what they are on about is pretty key.
I love getting dressed up and glamorous for the red carpet. It makes me feel powerful and sexy!
You have to come to terms with loving your body.
I don't get jealous - I get suspicious.
To save your own hair, wigs are literally the way forward.
I get so nervous, I get belly pains before I go on stage.
In this industry, all the heads of labels are men, but every artist has to prove themselves, regardless of their sex. I have always been very vocal about the women sticking together.
Twitter... can ruin your life.
I really admire people who have long-distance relationships. It's an incredible achievement. I couldn't do it.
I'm really excited to be chosen as a VEVO LIFT artist. It's a great opportunity to reach millions more music fans with my sound and let them see the real Rita.
I think it's a big deal to have a great soundtrack for a movie.
I'm very spontaneous. I go with my gut.
Listen, sharing my life with people is just part of my daily routine.
I love eating at my dad's pub, the Queens Arms in Kilburn. It does a traditional Albanian spinach pie.
