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.

The person who knows HOW will always have a job. The person who knows WHY will always be his boss.

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

The people that were invested in me staying the same way after a decade will most likely by default have to be disappointed.

Typically I go in the studio and whatever I'm contemplating that day will wind up being a song. I don't come in with lyrics... I just go in and let it happen.

Music will always be a part of my life. I love music and I don't care how many units I sell.

And ultimately the people who produce my records, they know that they're here to serve the purpose of me expressing who I am at this period of time and augmenting that or pulling it forward and I love that process.