I am fussy, about my diet and straining my voice. I know, sounds a bit over the top. But I’m not as bad as I used to be. These days I don’t drink alcohol for five days before a show - very dehydrating for the vocal cords, and all that acid reflux. I used to ban it for a fortnight. Nightmare.

In this remark, Jenkins frames vocal performance as an athletic discipline: what might look like fussiness is, for a singer, preventative care. She acknowledges the social perception that such routines are “over the top,” then normalizes them by explaining the physiology—dehydration and reflux can inflame or irritate the vocal folds and compromise stamina. The punchline (“Nightmare”) adds self-aware humor while underscoring the real sacrifices behind consistent live performance. The quote also signals maturation: she has relaxed from stricter earlier rules, suggesting a balance between professional rigor and sustainable lifestyle habits.