50 Quotes by Joan Armatrading

Yes, but the great thing about all the people - and I don't think there is any exception - who I've worked with is they've all been very, very talented musicians.

So I've had lots of different bands over the years who have stayed with me for certain tours.

One of them would definitely be the Nelson Mandela gig, when I played the tribute song for him. He was up and dancing, and he really enjoyed it. It was a really lovely occasion.

I found my sound early on. Look at U2: they haven't changed their music for 20 years. Anyway, many people come unstuck when they try to change what they do and what they are known for.

Just an hour with you, and I understand why we had to meet.

It's still important to bring issues to people's notice. And it's not about excluding men, just bringing these high achievers to prominence.

The band has changed a lot because I'm a solo artist and the constant for me is I've got to have changes which keep me interested.

If I'm at home and something comes I might try to write it down, but generally out and about I wouldn't write it down, I'd just hope I'd remember it.

I don't listen to a lot of music, and wouldn't necessarily sit down and put on the radio. If I did, I'd probably put on a bit of classical stuff.