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.

My own approach has always been to push intense emotions down and attempt to deal with them later.

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

The ego is a fascinating monster.

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 guess what people forget sometimes is that when I write songs, I write them sometimes in about 20 minutes.

I think when someone blindly projects and it's showing up in the form of envy or hate - and I actually think they're synonymous - that's when I feel the most afraid and disconnected and vulnerable. Like whenever I don't feel safe in my own hands, in terms of my not being tender or merciful with myself, or when we're treating each other that way.