Jessica Origliasso

“It's hard for new artists to keep hold of what they own.”

“We grew up with a different gauge on what pop is. Pop for us was INXS and John Farnham.”

“You know what, we can be really fierce with each other but as soon as someone tries to take either one of us on, that's not one of us, we back each other up.”

“Girls around the age of 14 to 18 are deciding who they are and exploring relationships, they're ready to take charge of their life. Boys aren't as confident at that age. They want music that deals with their emotions for them.”

“Possessions can be replaced - it's people that can't.”

“I just love Fortitude Valley, I love all of it. It is such a progressive hub, it feels like the East Village of New York.”

“All my closest friends are gay. All of them.”

“Nobody should feel like they can force themselves into your life how it suits them when it's toxic and unwanted.”

“I have a vintage bohemian style of decor with a lot of candles, and second hand furniture and my crystals and my books and plants.”

“Our first record as the Veronicas was a big mainstream success. Maybe if we'd had the indie record first, then the breakout record, it would have been supported by Triple J.”

“I'm still always surprised when someone recognizes me.”

“We're very private people and we tend to write about our relationships but keep the actual details close to our chests.”

“After you give up meat for about a week, you don't really crave it anymore.”

“We were going for an otherworldly feel, you know a lot of people tell us we look like aliens anyway. I don't know if it's just because there's two of us and we have big eyes and long necks.”

“As songwriters, we can go in and write for other artists in a time where you aren't necessarily feeling inspired for yourself.”

“We're huge fans of Kylie Minogue, Grimes, and artists who are doing more electronic music.”

“Since we get so much love and support from the queer community around the world, we really wanted to connect with U.S. audiences too and put on amazing shows wherever we can!”

“We're complicated women.”

“I was embraced entirely and completely by the LGBTQ community. So I always felt very comfortable and confident to live exactly how I wanted to.”

“I spoke to a UFO researcher about an experience that I had. It was very strange and trust me, you don't want to hear about it.”