I always imagine the world and myself above it and how minute one negative person’s voice is in comparison to the amount of people that are in the world. – Jessie J
When I was nine, I was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat and was prescribed beta blockers, which had the side effect of turning my skin green. Looking like Shrek’s little sister at school wasn’t the easiest thing. – Jessie J
I had an amazing childhood and always loved to sing and dance, but there were moments where I had ups and downs with my health that often tested me as it does many people. I’ve never hidden the fact that my health was sometimes not on my side, but I’ve never let it define me or deter me from my dreams. – Jessie J
I see my music as Emotional Therapeutic Pop music that bleeds into loads of different genres. – Jessie J
I have calmed down my look. Is it really necessary to wear all that jewelry and makeup at 7 A.M.? When you’re tired, you start to over-compensate by wearing too much bling. – Jessie J
If I did meet somebody, I would only ever make room for someone that loved me how I deserved to be loved. Until then… I’ve got my shoes, I’ve got my album, my dog. – Jessie J
Look after yourself; remember that you only consist of your being, so make the best of what you have and look after it. Put good things into your body; eat well. – Jessie J
I’ve been in dance schools since I was four. I went to the Brit school. I did adverts and plays. – Jessie J
Sometimes you have to be a diva. All the artists I admire from Madonna to Whitney to Mariah have all been called divas. If you are strong, if you have vision, if you are an artist, you have to do what you believe in. And if you get called a diva for it, then so what. – Jessie J
I think the best way to have confidence is not to allow everyone else’s insecurities to be your own. – Jessie J
During my stage shows, I am so energetic. It’s constant! I just don’t stand still. I actually got given a mic stand from my team to say ‘Just calm down. Stand still for at least two songs.’ But now I just pick it up and walk around with it. – Jessie J
There are a lot of people holding on to the old Jessie J – whatever that means – but I think there’s a lot more people realizing what I’m about. I think people like it. – Jessie J
When I look back, I can see why people thought I was aggressive. My first single, ‘Do It Like A Dude,’ resulted in a lot of misconceptions about me. I’m confident – but I’m not arrogant. – Jessie J
When I was 10 or 11 people started saying there was something special about my voice. But when I was 15 or 16 is when I really thought my hobby could become my career. – Jessie J
The message I want to give my fans is, always have a way to pull yourself out of the dark place. Don’t sit and cry about it. Have your moment, and then get over it. – Jessie J
I also surround myself with people who make me laugh. If I’m not laughing, it upsets my day. – Jessie J
I always wanted to be an artist; being a songwriter for myself was always a must but being a songwriter for others has been a bonus. – Jessie J
I know I’ve got the right friends because they understand when they haven’t seen me for three months and then when I do see them, it’s exactly as it was before. – Jessie J
When I turned 25, something changed in me. I see children in my future 100%. Soon. I started thinking I want my kids to look back and say, ‘Wasn’t Mummy amazing?’ I’ve really started thinking about what I’m leaving for them. – Jessie J
The way I look at it, a footballer wouldn’t play in flip-flops or dip their feet in acid and then expect to get to David Beckham’s level. My voice is my living, so I’ll be looking after it. – Jessie J
I’ve grown up a lot, and I’ve realized that what I need to make myself happy is the people around you. – Jessie J
