I didn't want to be one of those women who wake up at 63 years old and realize they've missed the window of opportunity for marriage and children.

I started writting songs when I was really little because there were things I could say through songs that I couldn't verbalize any other way. Writting was something I had to do.

These precious illusions in my head did not let me down when I was defenseless, and parting with them is like parting with invisible best friends.

I sabotage myself for fear of what my bigness could do.

I still indulge in a glass of wine or chocolate - treats are mandatory. Without deviating from the day-to-day healthy diet once in a while, it wouldn't be sustainable for me, and that's what I wanted: an approach to eating to last my entire life.

And if I had a preference, it would be to be able to not be in the studio until 4 in the morning.

I rejected the God that was portrayed as masculine and judgmental and cruel at times. The concept of us bring not worthy to receive him is something I used to say every Sunday in church, and eventually I just couldn't say it with any conviction.