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.

At one point, I was just perceived as only being angry, but now I'm being perceived as angry, peaceful, and spiritual.

So many boys, so little time.

What influenced me was Tori Amos, who was unapologetic about expressing anger through music, and Sinead O'Connor. Those two in particular were really moving for me, and very inspiring, before I wrote 'Jagged Little Pill.'

I get angry at myself for staying in relationships way too long.

I'm a liability to them - I'm a woman, I'm empowered, I'm an artist. I've had executives who can't come to my shows they're so scared of me. I've been a thorn in many people's sides just by existing.

Making a movie requires 20 to 500 people to make and a lot of money and the stakes are a lot higher.