I hate parties. I really don't like public events. I hate dressing up. I am the worst celebrity ever!
I try so hard not to think that I am a stranger in a strange land. But I know that I stand out.
The jump is so frightening between where I am and where I want to be... because of all I may become I will close my eyes and leap!
I need to hear what I am doing in order to create the next note. If I don't hear it then I can't feed myself.
I mean, I am still such the-good-girl. I want everybody to like me. I want everybody to be happy.
I love India. I love the people, food and the environment. Yes, I am from London, but right from when I was a toddler, I've always lived between Mumbai and London.
I was 12 years old when I first realized that food could be hot. That's why I turned out the way I am.
I am not a stickler for Indian food, but by the third day or so I start looking for something familiar to eat. I have travelled a lot, and I always try out local food.
I am attracted to the complexities and deeper truths of characters, and I can't name a favourite role any more than I can name a favourite food!
I have probably purchased fifty 'hot tips' in my career, maybe even more. When I put them all together, I know I am a net loser.
When I get up in the morning I brush my teeth and go about my business, and if I am going anywhere interesting I take my camera along.
I do business in 170 countries; none of them is perfect. There is not even one country that I think of, and I am like, 'God, that did everything that I wanted it to do.'
I farm - there is something visceral about being attached to the land. I am a recording engineer. I do my own laundry most days, and I get on with the business of living.
I totally understand that I am a little outrageous in some ways... I'm a little un-P.C., but I really wish I had the chance to perform for the American fans.
I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.
When you have a tough loss, go through it and agonize. I had one loss that I still want to change, but at the same time I realize it is an important part of who I am.
I am privileged to do a job I love to do. I would never change any moment from my life.
I want to say a very sincere thank you for this welcome home - it is a wonderful welcome home. It is the place to where I return and where I will always return because it is of Galway that I am.
I think by now I have made it fairly clear that I am not very happy with the word hope. I don't believe in people just hoping.
I am much chastened and profoundly remorseful. I can only hope that the Almighty and those whom I have wronged will forgive me my trespasses.
I hope before I am getting too old and when my mind is still functioning, I can tell some better stories.
