It's actually amazing because you go so far into another side of your brain when you're studying something completely different, and I loved it.

I like being a strong, independent woman, and to be honest, I was never afraid to be on my own.

My dad's Irish music was such a huge influence.

In fact, I'd just like to own something. Everyone thinks I'm glamorous, rich and famous but all I've got is some recording equipment and a battered old BMW.

I always want to bring emotion across in a straightforward way. I don't want to get histrionic when I'm singing. For me that's just not interesting; it goes too far down one road.

The older you get, the more you realize you're drifting toward a direction, and sometimes your significant other drifts into an opposite direction. You can't blame anybody for it.

I really enjoy being single again. I spent a lot of time in a relationship and the nearer we came to the end, the more difficult it got. You don't see things clearly as long as you're still involved.

There will be no white flag above my door, I'm in love and always will be

It's great to just disappear, grab a suitcase, switch the answering machine on and just go somewhere else.

Inside everybody's hiding something.

And we danced, and we drankAnd I've seen something you probably never got the chance to seeDon't worry, MaryCause I'm taking care of DannyAnd he's taking care of me

Much effort is needed for a dream to come true.

Girls Understand Girls, But they don't like each other.

Love consists in this, that two solitudes protect and touch and greet each other.

Of all the London theatres, the Donmar is the dream.

If you want your children to improve, let them overhear the nice things you say about them to others.

A man who is not a fool can rid himself of every folly except vanity.

I'm just not political. I have opinions, but there's nothing about the process that has ever interested me. I'm 22, and this is the first interview I've ever done in my life.

What I absolutely can't do is just sit around, that drives me crazy. I go nuts! I'm far too nervous, too high strung to sit around. It's not my thing; I can't deal with it!

Be willing to stop punishing yourself for your mistakes. Love yourself for your willingness to learn and grow.

I have come to this planet to learn to love myself more, and to share that love with all those around me.