My parents encouraged us to commit to things, so if we wanted to learn an instrument, it was all the grades and all the theory.

I'm not like my siblings, who are musical but can turn their hands to other professions! I'd always wanted to be involved in music - I'm a great believer in doing things that fulfil you.

There was always a piano in the house when I was growing up - my dad played, and I thought it was cool - and when I was eight, I begged my parents to let me have lessons. After a couple of weeks, I wanted to give up, but my parents were very focused and made me keep going, which I'm very pleased about now.

I always said when I was younger, I wanted to write film music, and I think that's what my ultimate dream is.

I bumped into my cousin after she'd shaved her hair very short, and she looked incredible. She seemed so effortless and cool, and I wanted that. And, I've had it like that ever since.

Our parents were just brilliant parents who encouraged us to do whatever we wanted to do.