Stylists? No way, I have my own look
Q. Touring must be pretty tough on your voice. Do you have a special routine to look after it?
A. Well, I don’t smoke ‘cause that would ruin my voice. I make sure I drink a lot ‘cause if it gets dry it sucks. I lost my voice once and had to cancel a load of US dates. I was so bummed out, but it happens to every singer at some point in their career. I don’t think most people understand, but I sing every night and sometimes we do five shows in a row, which is really bad for your voice. Now I’m working with a coach and my voice is back in shape. When you’re on the road you get sick a lot and it’s very important to eat healthy.
How do the crowds differ across the world?
Internationally, crowds tend to be way more insane. I don’t know what it is but in Europe everyone is so up for it. I always have such a great time because the crowds are just there to enjoy it. In Canada I feel like the crowds are amazing and I feel that extra love from the Canadian crowds. When you have a tough crowd you just have to work that little bit harder.
When you’re on stage do you have all the fancy costume changes. And do you have a celebrity stylist?
No, I just have my own look. I have my own style that happens to be different from everyone else in Hollywood! I have a clothing line that’s just launched in America. My inspiration is me! It’s everything I love and all my favourite pieces. I love hoodies and skulls and bright colours. It’s really out there stuff and really, really fun.
So you’re a fashion designer, an actress and a singer. What do you enjoy most?
Playing live shows by far. I have a smile on my face the whole time. I write my songs just for me. Now I’ve had three albums, I’ve got so many hits that when I do a show it just seems more fun and exciting.
Were you nervous because the DVD was filmed in front of your home crowd?
I wasn’t extra nervous to be honest, though a hell of a lot of work went into the production of this tour.
How much say do you have on the production?
I plan the show and the setlist and I have a set director who helps me out with a few things.
So when you’re being filmed on stage, are you constantly thinking of how you look at different camera angles?
No, not at all. Every show is pretty much filmed anyway for the big side screens so I’m used to being on camera.
