“What 'Escapism' did, of course I'm over the moon about that - but if t...” — Raye Quote

“What 'Escapism' did, of course I'm over the moon about that - but if that's the biggest moment that I ever get then so be it but I'm never going to stop doing what I love.”

“I was being asked to write with some of the most incredible artists in the world. Meanwhile, I'm not taken seriously enough to govern and navigate my own success. What more did I have to do to prove myself? I did everything I could, and I still wasn't enough.”

“I lived in Pollards Hill in a council estate with my parents until I was about seven and then they wanted to move to Croydon, to Purley.”

“Music can be a source of escapism.”

“'Strictly' is feel-good escapism.”

“I have an understanding of how much is at stake in football, how much money is at stake, how much investment there is and what it means to the fans. It's an emotional game. It's a focal point for communities. It's escapism for fans. Sport is a wonderful thing but it is just that: sport. It is my job.”