My grandfather was a Russian-Jewish immigrant who lived in Northern Ireland and apparently when he sang in the synagogue he made everyone cry. – Jessie Ware
I can’t eat before I go onstage because I’ve learnt that burping on stage isn’t a good thing. It’s all about acid reflux. – Jessie Ware
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. – Jessie Ware
If you’re from South London you feel like you’re always trying to win people over, so perhaps that underdog passion comes through. – Jessie Ware
If I make a song where I’m happy, I sound completely mad – I think my voice is better-suited for sadder songs. – Jessie Ware
I dress in a sophisticated and classy way – I always dress in a way I know my mother wouldn’t be embarrassed to see. – Jessie Ware
I guess I’m a real fan of older music, and that’s what shaped my taste and the way I sing. – Jessie Ware