You wouldn't find a Joni Mitchell on 'X Factor;' that's not the place. 'X Factor' is a specific thing for people that want to go through that process….

I was born in 1954. My parents were brought up in the war years, and life was hard..

Money is a good thing and it's obviously useful, but to work only for money or fame would never interest me..

Most women are dissatisfied with their appearance - it's the stuff that fuels the beauty and fashion industries..

I only want to make music because I have a passion for it..

The very fact that the planet is probably unsustainable with all that we've done to it and are doing to it, it's an appalling piece of evidence. It s….

I don't feel there are enough women artists out there who are saying anything of tremendous relevance..

I think life on the road really suits very egotistical men. It's set up for kings..

I stand on the shoulders of giants that have gone before me, in terms of affording people like myself, women, the access to democracy, the vote, medi….

I don't have clear-cut positions. I get baffled by things. I have viewpoints. Sometimes they change..

When I was younger I wish I'd known that what often seemed to be the 'end of the world' often turned out to be a positive and transformative experien….

Something that's of common interest to every man, woman and child on the planet must surely be the notion of 'Peace'. Without 'Peace' we cannot survi….

Twerking is not feminism. Thats what I’m referring to. It’s not — it’s not liberating, it’s not empowering. It’s a sexual thing that you’re doing on ….

Making a Christmas album is looked upon by some people as the thing you do when you are heading towards retirement..

I'm from a working-class background, and I've experienced that worry of not having a job next week because the unions are going on strike..

If you come face to face with some really challenging situations and tragic circumstances - you are going in there with a purpose. You are not going ….

Music is a great vehicle for communications, and I have a certain platform. I have an opportunity and I have to take it..

There must be an angel, Playing with my heart. And when I think that I'm alone, It seems there's more of us at home....

We would like to see the virtual elimination of the transmission of [HIV] from mother to child by 2015. ... We believe it can be achieved with politi….

You have to face things, have faith in what you do and go for it. Think, 'What's the worst that could happen?'.

I didn't want to be a Barbie doll. I didn't want to be a passive entertainer. It wasn't how I wanted to present myself..