Estelle

I always thought that if record companies didn't understand me, fine - I'd go and do it by myself.

— Estelle

We get older, and we forget that we have to carve a little time out to feel good in your body, in…

— 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…

— Estelle

Law became boring, but like every job I've done, it helped prepare me for a career in music.

— Estelle

I feel like it's not a bad average for every album I've got in the United States to be nominated for something…

— Estelle

I grew up in a house full of music. Everything from reggae and afro-beat to Zook and pop.

— Estelle

The Americans love me because I'm so completely unwilling to change my whole Britishness.

— Estelle

American food is not what I'm used to - everything is like three portions.

— Estelle

I can't stand quitters. My mother is a very strong, determined woman. I was peeling onions when I was seven, but I…

— Estelle

People are getting ready for music that makes them feel happy again rather than being depressed at the way the world is…

— Estelle

The people who have the strongest opinion about everything have never left their city, their town, haven't left their 'hood, haven't left…

— Estelle

I love singing, so I want to see how far I can take it. I love the challenge, and I won't be…

— Estelle

I wear and have worn scarves my entire life while traveling, working out, and now sometimes while performing, and not just on…

— Estelle

If I did a Rock record, it would be equally as truthful because I love Rock. I had to actually sing to…

— Estelle

I hate that if you do one style of music or become really well known for that one song, that everything that…

— Estelle

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…

— Estelle

I'm signed to a U.S. label, and I didn't enjoy the 3 A.M. phone calls. I'm not a great sleeper, so I…

— Estelle

I would say my greatest musical influences have been Ella Fitzgerald and Mary J. Blige.

— Estelle

You can be sexy, but respect yourself and make sure you get that respect.

— Estelle

John Legend is a cool guy. He likes to chill, is easy to talk to and hang out with. He's also inspiring…

— Estelle

I just have a way about me where people know that they don't tell me what to do, they kind of just…

— Estelle

Why should you stay in one place and one country if they're not offering you a job? It doesn't make sense!

— Estelle

I can get a call at 2 A.M., and the person on the other end is like: 'Sorry, did I wake you?'…

— Estelle

I will test a guy to within an inch of his sanity because I've been through too much drama. He has to…

— Estelle

I've always dug Audrey Hepburn. I think she's one of the classic beauties.

— Estelle

When I was growing up, hip-hop was still a pretty specialised thing.

— Estelle

I love rom-coms. Any will do. Films such as 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' or 'Funny Face' with Audrey Hepburn.

— Estelle

In order for me to write, I have to experience life. I write the songs based on real life, and I perform…

— Estelle

The Grammy snuck up on me. I was on tour. It just hit me. I skipped down the street in Vienna. I…

— Estelle

Labrinth is a super talented singer, producer, songwriter from London.

— Estelle

I think every artist strives for a record that crosses all energy, lines, boundaries or languages or barriers.

— Estelle

My mum is West African, from Senegal; my dad is from Grenada. There was a huge controversy about them getting together.

— Estelle

Luke James has this mystique about him that's not something you can explain; you can only experience it. He's got a whole…

— Estelle

My songs are always about overcoming things, whether it's breaking up with a guy or just trying to be happy. They're always…

— Estelle

Me being a black girl in London, whose mom is first-generation African and whose dad is West Indian, gives me a different…

— Estelle

I always have to get my U.K. fix, and 'Downton Abbey' is definitely that. I absolutely love period dramas, but this one…

— Estelle