A biography for Jessie Warehasn’t been written yet.
“I did my dissertation on Kafka.”
“I don't know if I should say this, but I feel more like a singer than an artist.”
“My grandfather was a Russian-Jewish immigrant who lived in Northern Ireland and apparently when he sang in the synagogue he made everyone cry.”
“I don't know if fame will come.”
“I'm not a complicated person.”
“I've become one of those annoying people who brings their own food on to planes.”
“I guess I'm a real fan of older music, and that's what shaped my taste and the way I sing.”
“Dance music has pushed its way into the mainstream. Which is good for me.”
“I like how strong Sade is and how she doesn't give away too much.”
“I dress in a sophisticated and classy way - I always dress in a way I know my mother wouldn't be embarrassed to see.”
“Good music shouldn't have a shelf life.”
“A female vocal can lift a song.”
“I would like to think I am feminist in some sorts.”
“Ice cream is my comfort food.”
“I am just trying to keep it real.”
“There are so many great singers out there.”
“If I make a song where I'm happy, I sound completely mad - I think my voice is better-suited for sadder songs.”
“If you're from South London you feel like you're always trying to win people over, so perhaps that underdog passion comes through.”
“I don't think too far ahead because I want to appreciate what's happening now.”
“I love Barbra Streisand and Sade who've both had careers in soul and I want my music to have that timeless quality that isn't necessarily now.”