Kate Nash

"Females of all description is not a music genre. Its sexist. [There would] never be a males of all description section because the rest of the shop and all other music genres are considered male. Female is not a genre. Dont categorise my sex."

"There is no nurturing of talent [in the music industry]. No one wants artists to grow and develop. Everyone is afraid of being fired and they didnt move with the digital age. The music industry had the power to move with the digital age, but they didnt do it and it was the biggest mistake they ever made. It fucked them really bad. And they waste so much money! Its ridiculous, they dont use it wisely. There are a lot of uncreative people in a creative industry. Most of them want to keep their jobs and dont know how to be innovative."

"I would never say "Im straight, Im bisexual, Im gay". I feel like I will fall in love with a human being for who they are. Im not afraid to say Ive been attracted to a woman before and Ive kissed girls before and been in love with them before. Ive never really had a girlfriend or anything and I would never say Im anything, really. I dont have an identity in that way."

"Real sexiness is about confidence, intelligence, mystery, art and passion."

"The production of farming all animals is damaging the planet. The feed and grain that these animals consume, the toxins that come from farming, what its doing to the land and the air, how were messing with these animals natural habitats, behaviors, patterns, their health and ecosystems. My favourite thing about being vegan is honestly that its the most kind way to live. It gives me a sense of peace and self-worth. I feel like everything is better for me mentally. Physically I feel stronger and cleaner inside, with no hormones and toxins of a living thing being processed by my body. I feel so healthy. More focused and energized."

"My advice to a young artist is dont sign a deal. Know that there are other options out there. Because the power is taken away from you. I was 18 when I signed my record deal and it was all these older men who didnt give a fuck about my mental health and they worked me like a donkey. Theyre always happy to take the money, but when I experimented and changed direction musically – which every artist should be able to do – I was dropped immediately. But theyre still happy to collect the cash from my first record now."