“My mum was too busy raising four of us to encourage my hopes. But I'm ...” — Ellie Goulding Quote

“My mum was too busy raising four of us to encourage my hopes. But I'm glad I had the upbringing I did. It made me a worrier and a thoughtful, curious person.”

“I got a random tattoo the other day. It's a red triangle, which makes everyone think I'm arty, which I'm not. I used to draw red triangles all the time. It must mean something - maybe I don't know it yet. But I'll figure it out.”

“My hairdresser in the U.K., Adam Reed, has his own line, Percy and Reed, and it's really good. And I use Moroccan Oil and Kerastase as well.”

“I'm my happiest when I'm really busy. I love feeling like I need one more hour of sleep, or when I'm running around frazzled!”

“I mean, it's been quite busy, especially with the rain delay the first few days, and then having to play the late evenings, waiting here every day. It's been kind of difficult.”

“I would I could stand on a busy corner, hat in hand, and beg people to throw me all their wasted hours.”