Even when I'm singing on record there's a lot of times when I'll fight for a bit of imperfection. I might not have quite hit the note to the perfect pitch, but there was a soul in there and feeling that,to me, delivers the emotion of that moment. For me, doing a show, the excitement of singing live, and the possibility that you're not going to be perfect - that's the thrill of it.

The most important thing to remember is that you can wear all the greatest clothes and all the greatest shoes, but you’ve got to have a good spirit on the inside. That’s what’s really going to make you look like you’re ready to rock the world.

Be driven, be focused, but enjoy every moment, because it only happens once.

It's important for everyone - working moms especially - to find moments to ground themselves and connect with their own breath.

I have this vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycle jacket. When I put it on, it has this supercool feeling to it.

We have the potential to help people out of poverty, out of disease, out of slavery and out of conflict. Too often we turn the other way because we think there's nothing we can do.

It's karma, baby. And it goes around.