Reality really isn't as dull as it's cracked up to be.

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

Being a princess isn't all it's cracked up to be.

I got to the point where I was fed up with so many people telling me how and who I was supposed to be.

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.

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 didn't enjoy being woken up.