Which lesson has been the hardest to learn?

That you can’t be as trusting as you think. Just because you treat people a certain way doesn’t mean they’re automatically treating you in the same way.

What food sums up happiness?

Macaroni cheese.

What have you never understood?

People who can fuck with other people and not have a conscience about it. I don’t think you should go out of your way to be selfish and take things from people just because they’re available for you to take.

What is the one thing you want to know before you die?

To really know and understand yourself before you die is a real privilege.

Are you scared of dying or what happens when you die?

I’m scared that I won’t see people I love again.

Quinoa or Quavers?

Quavers, every time.

La Roux’s new album Supervision is out on 7 February

Book Cover: Harvill Secker