Cher Lloyd

Growing up around people with the same culture as me made me a lot tougher.

I didn't listen to Girls Aloud growing up - no way. Too cheesy, man!

This whole 'X Factor' thing with people assuming I'm going to be a one-hit wonder - that won't happen with me.

In school, I was the quietest girl ever! I had a lot of trouble in school. Kids were mean to me.

By the time I'm wrinkly and old, I'll have kids and grandkids that I'm watching grow up. I'll be proud of what I've achieved in my life, and I'm not going to worry about my looks so much.

I try and make all my songs sound different from each other while doing it in a way that's still me. It's a tricky thing to do.

I liked Amy Winehouse a lot. I liked the way she did what she wanted, and she wasn't fazed about the press being on her back. I loved her songs so much.

As a writer, I'm always mindful that not everyone is going to feel the same way I do about something, so my emotions are just my emotions.

The day after 'X-Factor' ended, I was in the studio with Will.I.Am.

I used to sit in my bedroom and think that all of my favourite pop stars go on stage, they sing, and then they do other normal stuff. I didn't know what goes on or what you let yourself in for.

I always feel guilty for having a day off because I feel like I'm not being productive.

I don't care about the charts; I just want to make great music that I enjoy performing on stage and I'm proud of.