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" I grew up with four sisters - four very talented and intelligent sisters - and two parents that were very supportive of whatever we wanted to do. "
Daya
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" Music was always a huge part of me, but I always did it on the side. I didn't even take any music classes in high school... it was more of an extracurricular thing. "
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" In terms of role modelling for younger kids, I never really censor myself. "
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" I am still very independent in my real life, and that's why I'm always trying to get out of relationships prematurely. "
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" My dream collaboration would probably be Sam Smith. "
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" I would love to collaborate with Chance the Rapper. I love his lyrics and his sound and everything. "
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" I try to write catchy hooks but, at the same time, things that mean something that will provoke thought. "
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" We're all humans; we all go through phases. "
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" I've just gained so much confidence in the booth since the 'Sit Still Look Pretty' era. I'm working with really talented producers and songwriters who bring out the best in me. "
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" I'm always working on new projects. "
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" When I'm playing live, I'll rip out a ballad from my album, and I'll play that solo on the piano, which feels really good because it kind of takes me back to when I was younger. "
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" People should be allowed to roll out of bed and go to an interview; people shouldn't be telling you, 'You can't curse because it's not ladylike.' I don't believe in those standards. "
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" I try to share a lot of my life on Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, everything. I really like interacting with fans on Twitter and answering their questions and just getting to know them because it's cool for them to have people who are connecting with my music reach out and show interest. "
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" My dad was the one who took me to concerts and introduced me to new artists. One time, he drove me from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., on a school night to see 'U2' - he was a pretty dedicated Bono fan. "
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" I was in an Uber in Vegas with some friends, and 'Don't Let Me Down' came on. My driver didn't recognize me but started to talk about how much he loved Daya and how he had a crush on her. "
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" I have been taking voice and singing lessons since age 10 and originally got into it because I was really interested in musical theater. After writing my first couple of songs and performing at age 14, I knew that I really wanted to be a singer. "
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" I'm on the road constantly. I'm a nomad. I don't really have a home right now. I don't identify with one place in particular. "
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" Write down everything you can think of, no matter how stupid it seems. I always write down my thoughts throughout the day. Sometimes good things come out of it, and I'll find an idea to develop into a song, so my best advice is to try and draw inspiration from everyday things. "
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" I think Labrinth is an amazing writer and an amazing singer. His voice is just so magnetic. There are so many people that I would work with inside and outside of pop. "
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" If I'm going to release anything into the world, I want it to have a positive message. So I think that 'Sit Still, Look Pretty' and 'Hide Away' were two upbeat pieces, and their messages really uplift me the most. "
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" Stay humble, be fearless, and work, work, work, work, work, work. "
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" Coldplay's 'Mylo Xyloto' tour was incredible. "
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" I should be, right now, a normal 17-year-old sitting in class in high school. Instead, I'm recording, and it's so exciting for me. I can't imagine anything I'd rather be doing right now. "
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" I think in order to accomplish anything in life, you have to visualize yourself there - accepting the award, hearing your song on the radio, whatever it is - or you lose the willpower and the drive. "
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" I think I have always been a hard worker in school and in sports and everything. Growing up, my parents encouraged me to do that from day one. "
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" Girls shouldn't be afraid to look messy. They shouldn't have to always fit in with the pretty girls. Our goal as women is not to impress guys. "
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" I'm a classically trained jazz pianist - I've been playing since I was 3 years old. "
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" I think the most important thing for an artist is to stay true to who you are. I want to stay as authentic as possible, as that's how we're going with our team. "
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" I love having a major label behind me. Independent was really great to start off, as and I made some really big moves and gained a lot of fans. "
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" Believe in yourself, go after your dreams, and don't let anyone put you in a box. "
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