Curious, suggestible, silly.
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Big, shy, angry.
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Optimistic, creative, resilient.
Sensitive, kind, silly.
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View profile →I am consistently disappointed in the music industry. Every time someone says that I’m underrated, that feels extremely disappointing because I’ve done my end of the bargain.
High self-esteem.
Julie Hesmondhalgh – she’s the kindest, brightest, most truthful woman. She’s so talented, works hard, cares about the right things, puts her energy in the right places. I adore her.
Five to 10, when I was just playing out and I didn’t realise I was a girl. Before my boobs came in, basically.
On stage at the Brixton Academy on the third night of the residency I did there. I walked out and could not stop crying, some sort of mad relief that it’s all paid off and it’s all been worth it.
I’d like all my effort noticed.
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