Celebrities Leona Lewis, Birthday: 3 April 1985, Islington, London, England, UK

I want all of my songs to do well whether I've written them or not.

I know how to look after myself.

I get such lovely gifts from fans... amazing pictures, handmade jewellery. I'm very lucky!

In my life, I've dealt with tragedy.

I'm living my dream.

I never dress to shock.

I'd date someone younger or older; age doesn't matter to me. Or looks, really - it's all about matur...Show more »

I'd date someone younger or older; age doesn't matter to me. Or looks, really - it's all about maturity. Show less «

I think it's always important to be vigilant of what you're doing and aware of your surroundings.

My mum is my best friend.

I don't like going out where it's really, really crowded.

I believe I could have had a career in the music industry without 'X Factor,' but it was an amazing ...Show more »

I believe I could have had a career in the music industry without 'X Factor,' but it was an amazing platform that propelled me to where I am now. Show less «

I trust every single person around me, and if I feel even a whiff of uncertainty I won't have that p...Show more »

I trust every single person around me, and if I feel even a whiff of uncertainty I won't have that person around me. Show less «

I am definitely an individual.

I hate having my hair cut so I try not to.

People will always show their true selves in the end.

Music TV in the U.K. is disappearing. 'Top Of The Pops,' 'CD:UK' and shows like that have gone, and ...Show more »

Music TV in the U.K. is disappearing. 'Top Of The Pops,' 'CD:UK' and shows like that have gone, and it's bringing down the music industry. We should do as much as we can to keep our music TV and producers need to be more willing to accommodate live music. Show less «

A part of me feels like I was an animal in my past life that wasn't treated very nicely.

Every performer wants to sing live. That's what I live for.

It takes me a while to come out of myself and get to know people.

I would love to sing opera.

I get road rage. I can't drive because I cuss people out.

I don't think I have the right to give someone advice when I don't know them.

I think it's really hard being in a boy band. There's a lot of dynamics.

Sometimes I think I want to get 'hair and make up' every day, but that's just not possible.

I love Thandie Newton. I love her fashion sense as she is just really classic.

Fear and pain and suffering is not OK for any being to feel intentionally at the hands of us.

The most important thing to me is to give something back to my parents, because they've done so much...Show more »

The most important thing to me is to give something back to my parents, because they've done so much for me throughout my life. Show less «

Love is a very powerful emotion and when a break-up is unexpected, it's very hard to get over.

I don't hate L.A. There's a very beautiful side to it; it's scenic, and I can go horse riding.

My private life is the most precious thing to me.

Obviously, a long-distance relationship is hard. But, like anything worth having, you make it work.

Overall, I'm quite good with how I spend my cashola.

I don't get involved in record label politics.

I like someone who can take the reins, who knows what they want and is strong with me.

I don't mind letting people in a little bit, but I have learned from the past not to talk too much a...Show more »

I don't mind letting people in a little bit, but I have learned from the past not to talk too much about my relationships and to keep things as private as possible. Show less «

Unless the radio is on, I am usually listening to stuff that is very different to what I do.

I love music but, of course, I'd choose love over that.

I'm very strong creatively, in my music.

I'm very sensitive and I'm quite a soft person, and I cry a lot when things upset me.

For me, love is happiness and inspiration.

I've still kind of maintained a low profile but people still kind of recognize you and will come up ...Show more »

I've still kind of maintained a low profile but people still kind of recognize you and will come up to you, and that's taken a bit of getting used to. Show less «

I call myself a vegetarian with vegan tendencies.

I'd love to be on 'Glee.' I'd love to play a rebel. Be a real biker chick in leather and covered in ...Show more »

I'd love to be on 'Glee.' I'd love to play a rebel. Be a real biker chick in leather and covered in tattoos. Show less «

Animal testing is needless, especially in cosmetics.

It takes bravery to end a relationship.

I do love a bit of fashion. I grew up around a lot of it as my mum and dad had clothing stores so my...Show more »

I do love a bit of fashion. I grew up around a lot of it as my mum and dad had clothing stores so my mum was always designing a lot, and I definitely had that as an influence. Show less «

My dad is such a good man. You know how when you are a child you think your dad is invincible? Well,...Show more »

My dad is such a good man. You know how when you are a child you think your dad is invincible? Well, I still think that - he is so wise and everything I do I ask my dad's advice about first. Show less «

I'm totally against animal cruelty. I don't have clothes, shoes or bags made from any animal product...Show more »

I'm totally against animal cruelty. I don't have clothes, shoes or bags made from any animal products. Show less «

I've always been conscious of my weight.

I think when people see that you are shy, or even just calm, collected and reserved, they think you ...Show more »

I think when people see that you are shy, or even just calm, collected and reserved, they think you can be pushed around, made to do everything they want - but that's definitely not true of me. The people closest to me know that's not the case. They know I'm not a pushover. Show less «

I'm not a loud, extravagant person; I'm never going to be that and, to be honest, I don't want to be...Show more »

I'm not a loud, extravagant person; I'm never going to be that and, to be honest, I don't want to be like that. Show less «

I suffer from arachnophobia. I don't mind the tiny spiders so much, it's the ones with their legs co...Show more »

I suffer from arachnophobia. I don't mind the tiny spiders so much, it's the ones with their legs covered in thick hair. Show less «

I feel like I've lived quite a sheltered life, like my mom and dad were quite protective of me.

Working with other artists and sharing your passions is great.

I'm quite curvy and I just try and exercise whenever I can. I don't do anything hardcore as I'm just...Show more »

I'm quite curvy and I just try and exercise whenever I can. I don't do anything hardcore as I'm just not that dedicated. Show less «

I am a whole lot of trouble.

David Bowie is such a big influence to me. Everything about him as a person is intriguing to me.

I don't really read the tabloids, and you never know if what's being printed is true or not.

I was the only one at stage school who wasn't white.

I'm glad I was never in a band.

I try not to diet because it never really works for me, if I tell myself I can't eat something then ...Show more »

I try not to diet because it never really works for me, if I tell myself I can't eat something then I tend to want to eat everything in sight. Show less «

When I was really little I would sit in the back of my dad's car when he'd be playing old-school mus...Show more »

When I was really little I would sit in the back of my dad's car when he'd be playing old-school music. He'd turn down the music and turn around and I'd be singing and know all of the words but I didn't even know how to talk. From then on I've always wanted to be a singer. Show less «

I'm a positive person, and I try to look at the good side of everything.

I don't have many famous friends, really, except Simon Cowell.

People don't really know me at all.

I can't remember who told me but I was advised early on not to Google myself or read things about my...Show more »

I can't remember who told me but I was advised early on not to Google myself or read things about myself... I don't read a lot but get the gist of what's been said from friends and family. It's good to avoid it if you want to be normal person. Show less «

I'm not annoying in relationships! I'm great!

I love horseback riding. I still do it.

The part of London where I grew up has the highest crime rates in the country.

I'm really not that confident!

My parents have always done what they've loved, and they've had many different careers.

I could hang with horses all day.

Oh my gosh! I can't tell you the number of times people have put autotune on my voice, and I'm like,...Show more »

Oh my gosh! I can't tell you the number of times people have put autotune on my voice, and I'm like, 'Please take it off!' You don't even sound human; it makes you sound like a robot! Show less «

I really love getting hot stone massages. They really help me relax and it's so soothing for your mu...Show more »

I really love getting hot stone massages. They really help me relax and it's so soothing for your muscles. Show less «

There are so many songs I've recorded, only to hear other people singing them. It happens all the ti...Show more »

There are so many songs I've recorded, only to hear other people singing them. It happens all the time. Show less «

I love nature and enjoy learning new skills.

I definitely keep myself secret.

I love a beautiful gown on stage, and luckily I've been fortunate to wear some amazing dresses.

I'll never go against my morals.

I would like to be a positive force for young girls.

At the end of the day, you should take every opportunity that comes your way.

I have my best ideas when I am alone.

I am, and always will be, proud to be a Hackney girl.

Usually when I see someone famous, for some reason, I think I know them.

All my friends I've known since I was really little.

I usually dream of melodies. When I wake up I have them in my head. I usually come up with things in...Show more »

I usually dream of melodies. When I wake up I have them in my head. I usually come up with things in the middle of the night because that's when my mind is the quietest. I always have my tape recorder, pen and pad by my bed just in case. Show less «

A lot of people can have a lot of different influences, everyone can be compared in some way to some...Show more »

A lot of people can have a lot of different influences, everyone can be compared in some way to someone whether they are from 60 years ago or more recent. Show less «

If I can inspire people by showing that following a dream by working hard and being determined is po...Show more »

If I can inspire people by showing that following a dream by working hard and being determined is possible, it's amazing. Show less «

I'd love to do a film like 'Chicago.' Something musical because I've obviously come from that backgr...Show more »

I'd love to do a film like 'Chicago.' Something musical because I've obviously come from that background. Show less «

Kids need somewhere to go, so they're not bored on the street.

People write music, and the music is out there for people to interpret it how they want to.

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