I don’t write songs about a specific, elusive thing. Adele
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.Adele
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.’ Adele
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. Adele
“It’s warts and all in my songs, and I think that’s why people can relate to them.”Adele
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. Adele
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. Adele
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. Adele
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. And then I don’t know what I’ll do. Get married. Have some kids. Plant a nice vegetable patch. Adele
There will be no new music until it’s good enough and until I’m ready. Adele
People think that I popped out of my mother’s womb singing ‘Chasing Pavements’.Adele
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. Adele
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. Adele
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. Adele
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. Adele
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. Adele
I am quite loud and bolshie. Adele
I’m scared of audiences. 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. Adele
I wanted to be a singer forever. But it’s not really my cup of tea. Having the whole world know who you are. Adele
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. Adele
Sometimes my songs wander off a bit and are not always coherent. Adele
I love a card. You know, cards? At birthdays? I collect them.Adele
I don’t like going to the gym. Adele
I am never writing a breakup record again, by the way. I’m done with being a bitter witch. Adele
Crying is really bad for your vocal cords. Adele
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. Adele
I doubt I’ll be singing forever, because at some point people aren’t going to want to hear my music, and I hope that I’ll still get the opportunity to write songs. Adele
It’s warts and all in my songs, and I think that’s why people can relate to them. Adele
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. Adele
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. Adele
I’ve never been more normal than I am now. Adele
I have insecurities of course, but I don’t hang out with anyone who points them out to me. Adele
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. Adele
Mum loves me being famous! She is so excited and proud, as she had me so young and couldn’t support me, so I am living her dream, it’s sweeter for both of us. It’s her 40th birthday soon and I’m going to buy her 40 presents. Adele
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. Adele
I just want to make music, I don’t want people to talk about me. All I’ve ever wanted to do was sing. I don’t want to be a celebrity. I don’t want to be in people’s faces, you know, constantly on covers of magazine that I haven’t even known I’m on. Adele
I love a bit of drama. That’s a bad thing. I can flip really quickly. Adele
I’m nervous whenever I perform.Adele
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. Adele
I can’t believe I did a peace sign on TV – like Ringo Starr! Adele
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.Adele
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. Adele
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. Adele
I love love songs. But I love pop music as well: Girls Aloud, Kylie, the Spice Girls, East 17, Mika.Adele
I was adopting an Ethiopian child, that’s not true. My house was haunted, that wasn’t true. God, there’s been so many rumours. Adele