I was left to painstakingly deal with the aftermath of my avoidance later in life, in therapy or through the lyrics of my songs.

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.

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

Infidelity is a deal breaker for me. I've broken up with people over it. You can't do monogamy 90 percent of the time.

I started making music because I could.

I'll be writing records until I'm dead, whether people like it or not!

I see the whole concept of Generation X implies that everyone has lost hope.