Aurora

I'm very sensitive. I remember, as a kid at school, if someone in the classroom was sad or angry, it could have a great impact on me.

Many of my fans often tell me that they listen to my songs to get through things. And therefore, obviously, I hope that they can picture being in a place where things are better... I hope my songs can bring people to a calm place.

I can't read the newspaper without crying. I'm easily affected by horrible events, you see.

You learn a lot from traveling around.

You simply have to accept that your demons are a part of you.

I'm very picky; I'm never happy with anything. It's so hard to give the record away and accept that you're done.

At first, I wasn't really keen on the idea of me being on stage having to sing in front of people.

I like being able to be on the inside of music, rather than on the outside listening to it.

I never dreamed of being a pop star when I was a child.

I think I have the nicest fans in the world, and I quite like being surrounded by people if we're all feeling the same emotion in the same room.

It's a very strange thing being recognized or looked upon as someone special.

Bob Dylan is like an alien on this earth, and I love him! I cried when I saw him play live because I was so close to him.