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

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

I believe we've been given free will, and we can take responsibility for our own lives and for creating our own environments - which I think at times can be a little much for people to deal with.

I wish people could acheive what they think would bring them happiness in order for them to realize that thats not really what happiness is.

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 happen to be lucky in that I knew what I wanted to do as far as a career since I was nine years old.

I'll be writing songs till I die. There's just no question.