Best quotes by Adele

FearI get so nervous on stage I can't help but talk. I try. I try telling my brain: stop sending words to the mouth. But I get nervous and turn into my grandma. Behind the eyes it's pure fear. I find it difficult to believe I'm going to be able to deliver.

MotivationBe brave and fearless to know that even if you do make a wrong decision, you're making it for a good reason.

MusicFearMy worst fear is my music won't connect with the public.

BeautyBeauty comes from within, not from what you wear.

Sense of humorDivorceI'm like the opposite of one of those comedians who's funny on stage and depressed behind closed doors . On record, I can get pretty dark, but in real life I'm very carefree. But when I'm happy, I ain't writing songs, I'm out having a laugh, being in love. I wouldn't have the time. If I ever get married, it'll be 'Darling, I need a divorce, it's been three years, I've got a record to write!'

Heartbreak can definitely give you a deeper sensibility for writing songs. I drew on a lot of heartbreak when I was writing my first album, I didn't mean to but I just did.

I can't dance to save my life.

There is nothing that would upset me more than my dad being bribed by the press. It's like, 'Just let them run it, then. Don't you give them ammunition.'

People are starting to go on about my weight but I'm not going to change my size because they don't like the way I look.

I think no matter what you look like, the key is to first of all be happy with yourself. And then you know if you want to try to improve things that you don't like about yourself, then do it after your appreciate yourself.

I was about to meet Beyonce, and I had a full-blown anxiety attack. Then she popped in looking gorgeous, and said, "You're amazing! When I listen to you I feel like I'm listening to God."

I mean, the thought of someone spending $20 to come and see me and saying 'Oh, I prefer the record and she's completely shattered the illusion' really upsets me. It's such a big deal that people come give me their time.

I've always got on better with boys. Most of my friends are boys. Like, if I have children, I want five boys. Boys love their mothers whereas girls can be so mean to each other.

I'm like Johnny Cash. I only wear black.

I've never wanted to look like models on the cover of magazines. I represent the majority of women and I'm very proud of that.

I like looking nice, but I always put comfort over fashion. I don't find thin girls attractive; be happy and healthy. I've never had a problem with the way I look. I'd rather have lunch with my friends than go to a gym.

I've never been more normal than I am now.

I’ve seen people where it rules their lives, you know, who want to be thinner or have bigger boobs, and how it wears them down. And I just don’t want that in my life.

I'm not on good terms with any of my exes. That's why we're not together anymore. We're not friends.

There's a fire starting in my heart

If I am constantly working, my relationships fail. So at least now I can have enough time to write a happy record. And be in love and be happy.

Next time I'll be braver, I'll be my own savior, Standing on my own two feet.

Whenever I'm about to eat meat I always see my little dog's eyes.

It's never been an issue for me - I don't want to go on a diet, I don't want to eat a Caesar salad with no dressing, why would I do that? I ain't got time for this, just be happy and don't be stupid. If I've got a boyfriend and he loves my body then I'm not worried.

I'd lose weight if I was an actress and had to play a role where you're supposed to be 40 lbs lighter, but weight has nothing to do with my career. Even when I was signing a contract, most of the industry knew if anyone ever dared say lose weight to me, they wouldn't be working with me.

I've never seen magazine covers and seen music videos and been like I need to look like that if I want to be a success. Never. I don't want to be some skinny mini with my tits out. I really don't want to do it. And I don't want people confusing what it is that I'm about.

Where you go, I go, What you see, I see, I know I'd never be me without the security, Are your loving arms keeping me from harm Put your hands in my hand & we'll stand.

I've always written down how I feel.

In the songs I can still be really really direct but in interviews when I'm explaining my songs I shouldn't be so direct about who they're about.

My voice went recently, never happened before, off like a tap. I had to sit in silence for nine days, chalkboard around my neck. Like an old-school mime. Like a kid in the naughty corner. Like a Victorian mute.

I wouldn’t be able to write a song like “Someone Like You” and get someone else to sing it because it’s so personal. It’s like giving away your heart.

If I were a writer and not a singer in 10 years, I don't know how I'd feel about writing really personal songs and getting someone else to sing them.

I can't believe I did a peace sign on TV - like Ringo Starr!

I no longer buy papers or tabloids or magazines or read blogs. I used to. But it was just filling up my day with hatred.

I love a card. You know, cards? At birthdays? I collect them.

Nothing that I wouldn't do, to make you feel my love

In five years' time I'd like to be a mum. I want to settle down and have a family, definitely sooner rather than later. I'd like to have finished my second album too, maybe even my third. I'd like a sound that sticks around that other people are inspired by and that people know is me.

I don't want people confusing what it is that I'm about. I just stand there and sing. And I don't do stunts or anything. if I wanted to do all that, I don't think I'd get away with it.

My body doesn't have any rhythm, you know. I've got quite good rhythm when I'm singing but my feet are very much two left feet.

It's warts and all in my songs, and I think that's why people can relate to them.

I'm nervous whenever I perform.

I can't write another breakup record. That would be a real cliche.

In my hometown memories are fresh.

My aim in life is never to be skinny.

You had my heart inside of your hand but you played it to the beat

I don't care if you're black, white, short, tall, skinny, rich or poor. If you respect me I'll respect you

Music isn`t for the eyes, it`s for the ears

I don't make music for eyes. I make music for ears.

Regrets and Mistakes, they're Memories made

Don't underestimate the things that I will do.

Exploiting yourself sexually is not a good look. I don't find it encouraging...I just stand there and sing. I'm not worried that I'm a 'plus size' and so much bigger than other artists. No matter what you look like the key is to be happy with yourself.

I won't let you close enough to hurt me.

I have insecurities of course, but I don't hang out with anyone who points them out to me.

A drunk tongue is an honest one in my opinion.

I don’t have time to worry about something as petty as what I look like.

The way I write my songs is that I have to believe what I’m writing about, and that’s why they always end up being so personal - because the kind of artists I like, they convince me, they totally win me over straight away in that thing. Like, “Oh my God, this song is totally about me.”

Should I give up or should I just keep chasing pavement, even if it leads nowhere?

Let the sky fall, when it crumbles - We will stand tall - Face it all together

I'm really happy to be me, and I'd like to think people like me more because I'm happy with myself and not because I refuse to conform to anything.

I've never had a problem with the way I look. I'd rather go for lunch with my friends than go to a gym.

I have never been insecure, ever, about how I look, about what I want to do with myself. My mum told me to only ever do things for myself, not for others.

Sometimes it lasts in love, But sometimes it hurts instead.

Sometimes with pop music, you have to see it to love it. With soul music, it's sparse. There's nothing that's pretentious or planned. It's just so gutsy.

I don't really need to stand out, there's room for everyone. Although I haven't built a niche yet, I'm just writing love songs.

I like having my hair and face done, but I'm not going to lose weight because someone tells me to. I make music to be a musician not to be on the cover of Playboy.

I've got some news... I'm delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together. I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we're over the moon.

I love a bit of drama. That's a bad thing. I can flip really quickly.

I get shitty scared. One show in Amsterdam, I was so nervous I escaped out the fire exit. I've thrown up a couple of times. Once in Brussels, I projectile-vomited on someone. I just gotta bear it. But I don't like touring. I have anxiety attacks a lot.

I want to go and see things as a fan again. I am a fan, but I can't remember what it feels like to be a fan anymore. Because I've become an artist. I've become the artist.

I'd love to be an artist always, but if no one wants me, I'd love to write songs for other people, be a manager, nurture new talent.

People think that I popped out of my mother's womb singing 'Chasing Pavements'.

I don't write songs about a specific, elusive thing. I write about love, and everyone knows what it is like to have your heart broken.

I don't want to be in everyone's face. I'm a big music fan, and I get really pissed off when it gets like that and I don't want people to get like that with me.

You have to prioritize what you stress about when you have a child.

I think it's shameful when you sell out. It depends what kind of artist you wanna be, but I don't want my name anywhere near another brand.