88 Quotes by Marina and the Diamonds

I thought for a long time that I was going to be a pop artist. It was around 18-19 that I started to make that a reality. I just knew that this was my destiny.

Rejection is a universally embarrassing topic and 'Electra Heart' is my response to that. It is a frank album.

My style icons are Leigh Lezark, Gwen Stefani and Shirley Manson.

You know what, if you compromise and do stuff that's not becoming to you as an artist, that's your fault.

What I hate is that not many people admit to having a big ego, but you have to - and there's nothing wrong with it.

Britney Spears is a big influence. Huge. I think people thought I was joking about that for a long time. But when I was a teenager, there was a genuine connection with this sweet girl who also had this very sexual side that people didn't really want to accept.

Everybody is different. Some people like to share more. I just wouldn't want to spoil someone's opinion of me by them knowing me as a person instead of an artist.

There's nothing I'd never wear, really. I've worn pink spotty pajamas from a Goodwill store onstage before. This only happens when I'm having a small breakdown!

I've read every Madonna biography. I've also looked up every pop star to see how they first made it. The biggest thing I learnt was that you have to be pro-active. You can't be scared.