I'm a leave-the-bathroom-door-open nudist, which is sometimes disconcerting for my friends.

Over the last couple of years, I've really worked toward balancing my life out more, having a little bit more time with friends, family and my boyfriend. There was a period of time when they were way down the list. It was all about music and touring and if everything fell by the wayside, so be it.

I think there is no better way to invite a human being to view their body differently than by inviting them to be an athlete, by revering one's body as an instrument rather than just an ornament.

Writing a song doesn't heal things. Even if the song comes up with a solution, it's still only a theory. Going out and living my lyrics is a whole other deal. That takes courage.

Your political views really denote your spiritual views.

I was taught from a young age that I had to serve, so that turned into me thinking I had to save the planet.

America's a very traumatized society.