Quotes from Leona Lewis

I'm very sensitive and I'm quite a soft person, and I cry a lot when things upset me.

Obviously, a long-distance relationship is hard. But, like anything worth having, you make it work.

Thought I couldn't live without you It's gonna hurt when it heals too Even though I really love you I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to Quickly I'm learning to love again All I know is I'mma be ok

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.

I would like to be a positive force for young girls.

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 date someone younger or older age doesn't matter to me. Or looks, really - it's all about maturity.

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.

It takes bravery to end a relationship.

Obviously, a long-distance relationship is hard. But, like anything worth having, you make it work.

I love a beautiful gown on stage, and luckily I've been fortunate to wear some amazing dresses.

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 love nature and enjoy learning new skills.

Usually when I see someone famous, for some reason, I think I know them.

If I can inspire people by showing that following a dream by working hard and being determined is possible, it's amazing.

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 have my best ideas when I am alone.

I don't have many famous friends, really, except Simon Cowell.

Fear and pain and suffering is not OK for any being to feel intentionally at the hands of us.

I'm a positive person, and I try to look at the good side of everything.

I get such lovely gifts from fans... amazing pictures, handmade jewellery. I'm very lucky!

I don't get involved in record label politics.

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.