I love the music of Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu and more recently the music of Laura Marling. All these women share a strength and a wisdom in their voices and music that really makes me want to make music and sing.

More Quotes by Lianne La Havas

I think I'm sort of blind to genre. As long as it has a sort of honesty about it, which I think you'll hear in whatever music you respond to, then I think it doesn't need to be called anything particularly.

I've always had this identity thing. When I was little, I was always changing my handwriting because I couldn't decide which one I liked best.

I maintain that I never expect anything, therefore I'm always pleasantly surprised.

It's the love you have for yourself that's most important.

Well, I like shopping.

I like to dress for my shape - I think it's important for women to do that generally - it makes me feel good.