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John Legend is a cool guy. He likes to chill, is easy to talk to and hang out with. He's also inspiring on a musical level.
Estelle -
I would say my greatest musical influences have been Ella Fitzgerald and Mary J. Blige.
Estelle
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I like to write about the things I care about. It's no fun to sing about things you don't like.
Estelle -
For four years, my mum allowed only church music in the house.
Estelle -
I learned that working out gives me a space to get clear. It's not just about the body. It gives me space to process things and get clear in my mind about decisions and things I want to do.
Estelle -
My mum is West African, from Senegal; my dad is from Grenada. There was a huge controversy about them getting together.
Estelle -
When my career slowed, I knew deep down it wasn't over.
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.
Estelle
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The reality show 'America's Next Top Model' is my girlie pleasure.
Estelle -
I've still gotta come across as happy when inside I feel crap!
Estelle -
The Americans love me because I'm so completely unwilling to change my whole Britishness.
Estelle -
I can get a call at 2 A.M., and the person on the other end is like: 'Sorry, did I wake you?' and I'm like: 'No, I'm wide awake.'
Estelle -
Some days I might be wearing a little dress, and some days I might be wearing something with wings on it and be confusing.
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My songs are always about overcoming things, whether it's breaking up with a guy or just trying to be happy. They're always about being better.
Estelle
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I grew up in a family of nine kids.
Estelle -
I am a black British female artist, so I must be like Ms Dynamite, I must be like Shystie, I must be like Jamelia, but we're all different.
Estelle -
I got to the point where I was fed up with so many people telling me how and who I was supposed to be.
Estelle -
I started my entire journey as an indie artist. Ownership has its benefits and it's just about putting in the work. I'm just working.
Estelle -
Walking round the Champs-Elysees late at night is the greatest time.
Estelle -
I never feel that far away from the tabloids.
Estelle
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If I did a Rock record, it would be equally as truthful because I love Rock. I had to actually sing to Bon Jovi one time and I felt like he believed me. He's one of my favorite artists, so there's nothing better than the truth.
Estelle -
I come from a family of well-endowed booty women.
Estelle -
I'm the female Jay-Z. I never compared myself to other women artists. I compared myself with the best, and the best is Jay-Z.
Estelle -
Me being a black girl in London, whose mom is first-generation African and whose dad is West Indian, gives me a different view. I'm coming at soul from my own place.
Estelle