38 Quotes by Fleur East

I feel like I'm quite versatile. I want to do lots of different styles.

I'm a believer in things happening for a reason.

My mum is black, my dad is white, and when I was a teenager, people would say, 'So what are you? Are you black? Or white? What are you more of?'

I got to the point where I'd featured on songs; I'd done backing singing for major artists. I'd done all these shows, but it was always for other people.

I hated my big hair. I always wore it straight.

I've been hyper-conscious about staying away from rubbish. I don't eat white bread, white rice or cereal unless it's porridge.

My mum is from Ghana, and she used to play highlife music in the house, and my dad used to listen to music.

I didn't grow up in a wealthy family at all. Being at home all day and watching movies, that was a luxury.

I normally hit the gym five times a week. I tend to do half an hour of cardio - on the treadmill or a spin class - then head for the weights. I do a lot of core work, obviously!