Writing music is just something that I was born to do.

- Joan Armatrading

Writing is all about self-editing; it's all about being present being aware of what's happening

- Joan Armatrading

Inspiration doesn't really work like that - you're not looking out for it. Inspiration is something that tends to capture you rather than you capture…

- Joan Armatrading

Whichever age you are, that's the best age. I'm a very "now" person.

- Joan Armatrading

Right from day one, you know when you've written a good song.

- Joan Armatrading

I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.

- Joan Armatrading

So, the combination of looking at lots of different people and how they react to each other and how they relate to each other and waiting for that in…

- Joan Armatrading

My mother bought a piano, put it in the front room, and I just started writing my songs.

- Joan Armatrading

I am not in love / But I'm open to persuasion.

- Joan Armatrading