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I'm always working on new projects.
I'm a fan of H&M, Topshop, and Forever 21.
We're all humans; we all go through phases.
Coldplay's 'Mylo Xyloto' tour was incredible.
My dream collaboration would probably be Sam Smith.
I've always just kind of been a single-minded person.
You should never be put into a mold based on your gender.
I wouldn't use a song I didn't think was my brand or image.
It's always pretty amazing to hear your own voice on the radio.
I'm a quarter Indian; my grandfather's originally from New Delhi.
Stay humble, be fearless, and work, work, work, work, work, work.
Brand-wise, I love Doc Martens, Topshop, All Saints, and Lord & Taylor.
In terms of role modelling for younger kids, I never really censor myself.
Believe in yourself, go after your dreams, and don't let anyone put you in a box.
I'm a classically trained jazz pianist - I've been playing since I was 3 years old.
I think the first concert I attended was Coldplay with my dad when I was around eight years old.
I would love to collaborate with Chance the Rapper. I love his lyrics and his sound and everything.
I try to write catchy hooks but, at the same time, things that mean something that will provoke thought.
I honestly just hope to continue creating music that people can relate to and connect with in a personal way.
It was like I was Hannah Montana! I was a normal girl from Pittsburgh one minute and then a pop star the next!
I am still very independent in my real life, and that's why I'm always trying to get out of relationships prematurely.
I'm on the road constantly. I'm a nomad. I don't really have a home right now. I don't identify with one place in particular.
I never wanted to be a feature - that was never the goal with my music. I didn't want to just live through other people's work.
I had maybe 200 followers when I started. A bunch of radio stations were like, 'Uhhhhhh, my daughter has more followers than her'.
All my friends are usually at festivals... I just have so much adrenaline running, I literally could run a marathon after my shows.
I love Rihanna's style. It's a good mix of streetwear and show wear, and I love her music, too. She's an incredible singer and performer.
First Lady Michelle Obama - I admire her confidence, integrity, intelligence, compassion, and her overall vibe - she is such an inspiration.
I love New Orleans. I love jazz. I grew up practicing jazz piano, and that's just been such a cool genre to me. There's a lot of talent there.
Girls shouldn't be afraid to look messy. They shouldn't have to always fit in with the pretty girls. Our goal as women is not to impress guys.
I think I have always been a hard worker in school and in sports and everything. Growing up, my parents encouraged me to do that from day one.
I love having a major label behind me. Independent was really great to start off, as and I made some really big moves and gained a lot of fans.
I performed in Redlands, Calif., at Splash Kingdom. It reminded me of the water parks I went to as a kid. I was like, 'I want to ride the rides!'
I grew up with four sisters - four very talented and intelligent sisters - and two parents that were very supportive of whatever we wanted to do.
The 'Chainsmokers' found me early on, before anyone knew about 'Hide Away,' and reached out. I heard the demo for 'Don't Let Me Down' and loved it.
It was so much fun to work with the cast on 'School of Rock'. I was a little nervous because it was my first acting gig, but it was such a great experience.
I will wear makeup because I want to look good for myself, but it's not to please other people. It's not so I fit in with the pretty girls or to impress guys.
I like to create something that's unique and kind of true to myself and authentic and everything. I don't really like to mirror myself after different artists.
I think the most important thing for an artist is to stay true to who you are. I want to stay as authentic as possible, as that's how we're going with our team.
A stadium tour would be amazing - that's definitely one of my goals. Just to keep putting out real, honest music that people can really relate to and connect with.
Music was always a huge part of me, but I always did it on the side. I didn't even take any music classes in high school... it was more of an extracurricular thing.
I think Labrinth is an amazing writer and an amazing singer. His voice is just so magnetic. There are so many people that I would work with inside and outside of pop.
I remember looking out into the sea of phone lights as Chris Martin belted 'Yellow' on the piano and deciding that that was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.
I feel like I get all the good parts of college, cause I just college hop on the weekends and party with them, but I don't have to do any of the school part or the work part.
I've just gained so much confidence in the booth since the 'Sit Still Look Pretty' era. I'm working with really talented producers and songwriters who bring out the best in me.
When I'm playing live, I'll rip out a ballad from my album, and I'll play that solo on the piano, which feels really good because it kind of takes me back to when I was younger.
I flew home to Pittsburgh, and my management called me to ask if I wanted to perform on 'Dancing With the Stars' with Charlie Puth. I'm like, 'What? I grew up watching the show!'
People should be allowed to roll out of bed and go to an interview; people shouldn't be telling you, 'You can't curse because it's not ladylike.' I don't believe in those standards.
I should be, right now, a normal 17-year-old sitting in class in high school. Instead, I'm recording, and it's so exciting for me. I can't imagine anything I'd rather be doing right now.
I was in an Uber in Vegas with some friends, and 'Don't Let Me Down' came on. My driver didn't recognize me but started to talk about how much he loved Daya and how he had a crush on her.
I think in order to accomplish anything in life, you have to visualize yourself there - accepting the award, hearing your song on the radio, whatever it is - or you lose the willpower and the drive.