When pain brings you down, don't be silly, don't close your eyes and cry, you just might be in the best position to see the sun shine.

I was extremely moved by the plight of Tsunami victims and I was inspired to try to make a difference.

It's when someone has an agenda of their own for the record that it doesn't work for me.

That I would be loved even when I numb myself. That I would be good even when I am overwhelmed. That I would be loved even when I was fuming. That I would be good even if I was clingy.

When I was younger, I was terrified to express anger because it would often kick-start a horrible reaction in the men in my life. So I bit my tongue. I was left to painstakingly deal with the aftermath of my avoidance later in life, in therapy or through the lyrics of my songs.

Partnership is the way. Dictatorial win-lose is so old-school.

I never regret anything I do. It's part of who I am now, and I like who I am now.