Quotes from Estelle

I have to live authentically at all times. And that's part of what makes me an artist. I'm not scared to do that.

BMG has been an awesome partner throughout my career, and with New London, we plan to continue bridging the gap between soul, pop, London, and New York - uniting them through music.

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.

You can be sexy, but respect yourself and make sure you get that respect.

Garage music came up when people weren't paying attention.

I can't stand quitters. My mother is a very strong, determined woman. I was peeling onions when I was seven, but I walked off when my eyes began to sting. She said to me, 'You start something and you finish it', and that stuck with me. I'm persistent.

Walking round the Champs-Elysees late at night is the greatest time.

I think the one group I am trying to appeal to is the world. That would be big enough.

Success is based on music, not where you're from.

I love singing, so I want to see how far I can take it. I love the challenge, and I won't be happy until I have a wall full of gold discs and seven huge world tours under my belt.

The man for me has to have his own life or be as busy as me.

I started writing an album on flights to Africa and Brazil, but it was crazy because I left the notebook on the plane. It had seven or eight songs in it. After that, I'm not writing any more songs on notebooks - and I keep my Blackberry close!

You can't please everybody. I give up. I'm not trying to. I don't care. Leave me alone with that.

I've always dug Audrey Hepburn. I think she's one of the classic beauties.

I will never say I am committed to somebody unless I'm serious about that person.

My favorite film involving scarves was little Edie in 'Grey Gardens.' I often wear scarves like that, under hats.

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.

American food is not what I'm used to - everything is like three portions.

I remember being, like, the age of 7 and just always being in control of something or someone, a baby somewhere. I had lots of cousins and brothers, and we were all taught that's how you are, you know. Things don't just run themselves; you have to make them run.

Reality really isn't as dull as it's cracked up to be.

I think every artist strives for a record that crosses all energy, lines, boundaries or languages or barriers.

I never feel that far away from the tabloids.

Labrinth is a super talented singer, producer, songwriter from London.

I hate that if you do one style of music or become really well known for that one song, that everything that comes after has to fit that mold.