I was guilty of appropriating when I did a video called 'Hard Out Here.' I was guilty of assuming that there was a one-size-fits-all where feminism is concerned.

I'm just not a private person. It's not like I do things because I want things to be public; it's just that's my way of expressing myself, and I happen to be very famous.

I used to be really envious of those kids who could do their homework and bring it in on time and were organised.

Because of piracy there has been a massive downturn in people buying music, which makes it more difficult for artists to make money from the sale of records.

I didn't grow up with a lot of money, but I grew up with a lot of opportunities that many people don't have.

I would recommend, definitely, developing a 'day job' that you like - don't expect to make money writing!

Beauty is that quality which, next to money, is generally the most attractive to the worst kinds of men; and, therefore, it is likely to entail a great deal of trouble on the possessor.

Some people are lucky enough to borrow money from their parents, but that shouldn't determine whether you can pursue your dreams.