✦Her first public singing performance was in a school presentation where she sang "Rise" by Gabrielle.
✦Was influenced by the music of Etta James and Dusty Springfield at her teens by accident, as she stumbled on the artists' CDs in HMV in the Classics section while looking for a new hair style.
✦Published two songs on the fourth issue of online arts publication PlatformsMagazine.com.
✦Performed "Daydreamer" on BBC2's Later With Jools Holland, alongside Paul McCartney and Bjork in December 2007.
✦Said about her weight issue, "I would only lose weight if it affected my health or sex life."