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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.
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I've still gotta come across as happy when inside I feel crap!
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The reality show 'America's Next Top Model' is my girlie pleasure.
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The only thing I don't have is hips.
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I wear what I feel and what makes me feel happy.
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I think every artist strives for a record that crosses all energy, lines, boundaries or languages or barriers.
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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.'
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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.
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When I was growing up, hip-hop was still a pretty specialised thing.
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When I need things to happen, I need them to happen now, you know. I don't want to be having a meeting about a meeting about a meeting, which is what can happen in Britain.
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Labrinth is a super talented singer, producer, songwriter from London.
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A lot of big whoever producers, they come with a song and they say, 'Sing this,' and I'm not that girl.
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You know, sometimes you fall in love and you get treated badly, sometimes you get treated well.
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I never feel that far away from the tabloids.
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This fame is a juggernaut: It slaps you in the face, and you don't know what you're doing. You don't know who has your back, who is your support system.
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I'm never scared to ask a question or state the obvious, y'know.
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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.
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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.
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I always thought that if record companies didn't understand me, fine - I'd go and do it by myself.
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You have to have courage to look back and be honest about your own drama.
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You can be sexy, but respect yourself and make sure you get that respect.
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Kanye West is my older brother, an inspiring guy and someone who keeps pushing my level up further and further.
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American food is not what I'm used to - everything is like three portions.
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Most of my thinking is done at night.