I did go through a phase of reading a lot of poetry and getting heavily into philosophy and ended up writing things that weren't really in a musical format, which I put to some very electronic-based backing. — Katie Melua Copy Share Image
The last verse [In My Secret Life] completely got to me, about how we all have great ideals but in reality we end up conforming, following everyone else. We want to be stronger so we lead that life inside, thinking… — Katie Melua Copy Share Image
My father longed for a better life for us, and when I was nine he got a job as a heart surgeon in Belfast.… — Katie Melua Copy Share Image
The first dramatic experience I had of music was when I was five. The electricity had gone out in Georgia, and my mum played… — Katie Melua Copy Share Image
I don't mind doing publicity but I want to make sure it's the right type and it's about promoting my music and not me. — Katie Melua Copy Share Image
Maybe when you're 18, 19, 20, you could have a bit of a wobble if you're going on live TV and playing guitar. But… — Katie Melua Copy Share Image
What I've picked up from working with the women in the Gori choir is that they don't have egos. All that matters is the… — Katie Melua Copy Share Image
Queen were the first western band I got hooked on. I got a bootleg - there was hardly any legal buying of CDs in… — Katie Melua Copy Share Image
I have spent a long time being asked questions in interviews, so I've experienced it on the other side but I'm really not afraid… — Katie Melua Copy Share Image
I'm the worst customer for a credit card company because I always pay my balance off every month. — Katie Melua Copy Share Image
I grew up in Georgia where my parents, little brother Zurab and I shared a flat with my paternal grandparents and two uncles in… — Katie Melua Copy Share Image
The Georgians will treat you like royalty, and the odds are you'll do a lot of eating, drinking and toasting. — Katie Melua Copy Share Image
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