Leona Lewis Biography, Filmography and Facts. Full List of Movies: Birthday: 3 April 1985, Islington, London, England, UK

I could hang with horses all day.

I suffer from arachnophobia. I don't mind the tiny spiders so much, it's the ones with their legs co...Show more »

I suffer from arachnophobia. I don't mind the tiny spiders so much, it's the ones with their legs covered in thick hair. Show less «

I don't really read the tabloids, and you never know if what's being printed is true or not.

I feel like I've lived quite a sheltered life, like my mom and dad were quite protective of me.

I don't mind letting people in a little bit, but I have learned from the past not to talk too much a...Show more »

I don't mind letting people in a little bit, but I have learned from the past not to talk too much about my relationships and to keep things as private as possible. Show less «

I'm living my dream.

I trust every single person around me, and if I feel even a whiff of uncertainty I won't have that p...Show more »

I trust every single person around me, and if I feel even a whiff of uncertainty I won't have that person around me. Show less «

I love nature and enjoy learning new skills.

There are so many songs I've recorded, only to hear other people singing them. It happens all the ti...Show more »

There are so many songs I've recorded, only to hear other people singing them. It happens all the time. Show less «

I'm not annoying in relationships! I'm great!

I'd love to do a film like 'Chicago.' Something musical because I've obviously come from that backgr...Show more »

I'd love to do a film like 'Chicago.' Something musical because I've obviously come from that background. Show less «

I've still kind of maintained a low profile but people still kind of recognize you and will come up ...Show more »

I've still kind of maintained a low profile but people still kind of recognize you and will come up to you, and that's taken a bit of getting used to. Show less «

I definitely keep myself secret.

I'd date someone younger or older; age doesn't matter to me. Or looks, really - it's all about matur...Show more »

I'd date someone younger or older; age doesn't matter to me. Or looks, really - it's all about maturity. Show less «

A part of me feels like I was an animal in my past life that wasn't treated very nicely.

Music TV in the U.K. is disappearing. 'Top Of The Pops,' 'CD:UK' and shows like that have gone, and ...Show more »

Music TV in the U.K. is disappearing. 'Top Of The Pops,' 'CD:UK' and shows like that have gone, and it's bringing down the music industry. We should do as much as we can to keep our music TV and producers need to be more willing to accommodate live music. Show less «

I know how to look after myself.

Working with other artists and sharing your passions is great.

My dad is such a good man. You know how when you are a child you think your dad is invincible? Well,...Show more »

My dad is such a good man. You know how when you are a child you think your dad is invincible? Well, I still think that - he is so wise and everything I do I ask my dad's advice about first. Show less «

I'm totally against animal cruelty. I don't have clothes, shoes or bags made from any animal product...Show more »

I'm totally against animal cruelty. I don't have clothes, shoes or bags made from any animal products. Show less «

The part of London where I grew up has the highest crime rates in the country.

My private life is the most precious thing to me.

I'm glad I was never in a band.

I am, and always will be, proud to be a Hackney girl.

I call myself a vegetarian with vegan tendencies.

Oh my gosh! I can't tell you the number of times people have put autotune on my voice, and I'm like,...Show more »

Oh my gosh! I can't tell you the number of times people have put autotune on my voice, and I'm like, 'Please take it off!' You don't even sound human; it makes you sound like a robot! Show less «

Obviously, a long-distance relationship is hard. But, like anything worth having, you make it work.

It takes me a while to come out of myself and get to know people.

I'm not a loud, extravagant person; I'm never going to be that and, to be honest, I don't want to be...Show more »

I'm not a loud, extravagant person; I'm never going to be that and, to be honest, I don't want to be like that. Show less «

I think it's always important to be vigilant of what you're doing and aware of your surroundings.

For me, love is happiness and inspiration.

I believe I could have had a career in the music industry without 'X Factor,' but it was an amazing ...Show more »

I believe I could have had a career in the music industry without 'X Factor,' but it was an amazing platform that propelled me to where I am now. Show less «

A lot of people can have a lot of different influences, everyone can be compared in some way to some...Show more »

A lot of people can have a lot of different influences, everyone can be compared in some way to someone whether they are from 60 years ago or more recent. Show less «

I don't think I have the right to give someone advice when I don't know them.

I never dress to shock.

I have my best ideas when I am alone.

I was the only one at stage school who wasn't white.

I try not to diet because it never really works for me, if I tell myself I can't eat something then ...Show more »

I try not to diet because it never really works for me, if I tell myself I can't eat something then I tend to want to eat everything in sight. Show less «

If I can inspire people by showing that following a dream by working hard and being determined is po...Show more »

If I can inspire people by showing that following a dream by working hard and being determined is possible, it's amazing. Show less «

I'd love to be on 'Glee.' I'd love to play a rebel. Be a real biker chick in leather and covered in ...Show more »

I'd love to be on 'Glee.' I'd love to play a rebel. Be a real biker chick in leather and covered in tattoos. Show less «

In my life, I've dealt with tragedy.

Sometimes I think I want to get 'hair and make up' every day, but that's just not possible.

Fear and pain and suffering is not OK for any being to feel intentionally at the hands of us.

I love a beautiful gown on stage, and luckily I've been fortunate to wear some amazing dresses.

I'm quite curvy and I just try and exercise whenever I can. I don't do anything hardcore as I'm just...Show more »

I'm quite curvy and I just try and exercise whenever I can. I don't do anything hardcore as I'm just not that dedicated. Show less «

I get such lovely gifts from fans... amazing pictures, handmade jewellery. I'm very lucky!

I usually dream of melodies. When I wake up I have them in my head. I usually come up with things in...Show more »

I usually dream of melodies. When I wake up I have them in my head. I usually come up with things in the middle of the night because that's when my mind is the quietest. I always have my tape recorder, pen and pad by my bed just in case. Show less «

I'll never go against my morals.

Usually when I see someone famous, for some reason, I think I know them.

At the end of the day, you should take every opportunity that comes your way.

I really love getting hot stone massages. They really help me relax and it's so soothing for your mu...Show more »

I really love getting hot stone massages. They really help me relax and it's so soothing for your muscles. Show less «

It takes bravery to end a relationship.

I'm a positive person, and I try to look at the good side of everything.

Animal testing is needless, especially in cosmetics.

I love music but, of course, I'd choose love over that.

I love Thandie Newton. I love her fashion sense as she is just really classic.

David Bowie is such a big influence to me. Everything about him as a person is intriguing to me.

My parents have always done what they've loved, and they've had many different careers.

I like someone who can take the reins, who knows what they want and is strong with me.

I am definitely an individual.

My mum is my best friend.

Overall, I'm quite good with how I spend my cashola.

I would like to be a positive force for young girls.

People will always show their true selves in the end.

I don't have many famous friends, really, except Simon Cowell.

I am a whole lot of trouble.

I don't hate L.A. There's a very beautiful side to it; it's scenic, and I can go horse riding.

Kids need somewhere to go, so they're not bored on the street.

I love horseback riding. I still do it.

People don't really know me at all.

I would love to sing opera.

I don't get involved in record label politics.

Love is a very powerful emotion and when a break-up is unexpected, it's very hard to get over.

Every performer wants to sing live. That's what I live for.

I think it's really hard being in a boy band. There's a lot of dynamics.

When I was really little I would sit in the back of my dad's car when he'd be playing old-school mus...Show more »

When I was really little I would sit in the back of my dad's car when he'd be playing old-school music. He'd turn down the music and turn around and I'd be singing and know all of the words but I didn't even know how to talk. From then on I've always wanted to be a singer. Show less «

I hate having my hair cut so I try not to.

Unless the radio is on, I am usually listening to stuff that is very different to what I do.

I want all of my songs to do well whether I've written them or not.

People write music, and the music is out there for people to interpret it how they want to.

I've always been conscious of my weight.

I'm very sensitive and I'm quite a soft person, and I cry a lot when things upset me.

The most important thing to me is to give something back to my parents, because they've done so much...Show more »

The most important thing to me is to give something back to my parents, because they've done so much for me throughout my life. Show less «

I'm very strong creatively, in my music.

I'm really not that confident!

I don't like going out where it's really, really crowded.

I get road rage. I can't drive because I cuss people out.

I do love a bit of fashion. I grew up around a lot of it as my mum and dad had clothing stores so my...Show more »

I do love a bit of fashion. I grew up around a lot of it as my mum and dad had clothing stores so my mum was always designing a lot, and I definitely had that as an influence. Show less «

I can't remember who told me but I was advised early on not to Google myself or read things about my...Show more »

I can't remember who told me but I was advised early on not to Google myself or read things about myself... I don't read a lot but get the gist of what's been said from friends and family. It's good to avoid it if you want to be normal person. Show less «

I think when people see that you are shy, or even just calm, collected and reserved, they think you ...Show more »

I think when people see that you are shy, or even just calm, collected and reserved, they think you can be pushed around, made to do everything they want - but that's definitely not true of me. The people closest to me know that's not the case. They know I'm not a pushover. Show less «

All my friends I've known since I was really little.

Leona Lewis

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