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" Eliza was my first name for two reasons. My dad was reading 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' which features the maid Eliza in it, when I was born. Then there was Eliza Doolittle from 'My Fair Lady' and 'Pygmalion.' My mum always loved the name, and I got called Eliza Doolittle a lot, so it stuck, basically. "

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Eliza Doolittle

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" My friends will be like, 'That bloke was chatting you up', and I'll go, 'What?' I'm so oblivious - I don't notice things like that. "

Eliza Doolittle

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" Lots of people, from what I can see, just want to get into the music business for the glamour of it. But there isn't any, really. It's so up and down this industry, but if you really love it, nothing can stop you. "

" My music is not a particular genre. It's not bubblegum or cheese. It's just good songs, pop songs. It's just my songs. "

" There are lots of people whose style I admire, although I'd never dress like them. Chloe Sevigny is probably the most stylish woman ever, and Lady Gaga is amazing - it's fun to watch what she's going to wear next. "

" I learnt that if I want to make any difference, or changes to my world, then I've got to be involved. We need passion - that's how things change. "

" The Beatles and Ray Charles were in the same charts together, and that was just called pop music - it wasn't called soul or rock. The best pop music just stands out as something that's just original, and I think it should all be called pop again. "

" You don't sell as many records as you used to because of illegal downloads, but I think there are other ways you can make money through your music. Whether it's through merchandise or teaming up with other companies or brands or whatever, there are ways. "

" I always loved singing. I was always trying to sing in school plays. I was in every one I could be in. "

" Constantly travelling means I don't always get to eat well - so it's probably a good idea for me to do some exercise. "

Eliza Doolittle

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" I like getting a tan, so if I'm lying on the beach, I want to get as much skin out as possible. "

Eliza Doolittle

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" I really don't think plastic surgery is a good idea. People who've had it done don't look younger or better, they just look like they've had plastic surgery. "

" I'm a very visually motivated person. Music is always going to be the thing I'm most motivated by, but music and visuals go hand in hand. "

Eliza Doolittle

Always

Going

" Every time I get photographed, it's the legs. So I've insured them for a lot, for £5 million each. Is that enough? "

" Fashion changes. Everyone in fashion changes. I think it's important to change it up and reinvent yourself every now and again. "

" I haven't been watching any TV recently because I've been on the road, but I am an avid 'EastEnders' fan. I've watched it all my life, and so have my family. "

" I've featured in some soundtracks in the past, and I would love to do more. I love great soundtracks to movies. Quentin Tarantino always picks amazing soundtracks, so I would like to do something for him or write a song for him. "

" When I was really little, I wanted to be a taxi driver or a bus driver; I loved the fact that I could play my own music when I wanted. But I can't imagine actually doing that now; I think I'd get bored. "

" I tend to write at the piano, but usually the melody and lyrics come first. Like, I'll be in the shower, and I'll start singing, and the melody and the lyric will just come out. Then I'll quickly try to finish the shower, try to remember it, record it on my phone and save it for the studio. "

" Experimenting with make-up is a lot of fun. When I'm not touring, I like nothing better than inviting the girls around to listen to music and get ready together before going out. "

" When I first played live, I would shake with fear, and my voice would tremble. But I do it for the love of it. There's nothing I love more than playing live. "

Eliza Doolittle

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" My mum taught me that bodies are bodies, and they come in all shapes and sizes - we should be free about that. My legs are a bit dangly, and my knees point inwards. Everyone has insecurities, but I try not to focus on them. It's important to be confident with what you've got. "

Eliza Doolittle

Free

Focus

" As a writer, I try to do different things, but I'm not going to become a darker artist or turn into Radiohead overnight. I don't think that's my style. "

" I love shopping. I don't go on crazy 'I'm going shopping' sprees; I shop as I go along. "

" My school was OK, but I just wanted to do music. I was a bit of a daydreamer. I wish I'd gone back and paid more attention. "

" I'm always writing; my phone is full of ideas - melodies and lyrics and stuff. "

" I was always into pop music, Destiny's Child, songs with catchy music. Even when I was writing when I was younger, it wasn't all about expressing myself; it was just about making fun music. "

" I love lots of designers. I will always love Vivienne Westwood; she is a legendary designer. "

" I think that everyone in this world should be confident in who they are and believe in themselves no matter what. "

" The only thing that holds true happiness is that moment when you're in it. Nothing can be controlled. "