I believe in the limitlessness of humans. We're capable of incredible things. At times, that realization is frightening.

The artists who have inspired me the most in my life are the ones who have really had something to say and stand up for. That, to me, is part of being an artist-having the voice to express things that need to be verbalized and brought to light. Unfortunately, I don't think that's a priority for people, because the few artists who do have the nerve to take a stand for what they believe get shut down in a way.

I learned the cello , but I would still need a massive amount of practice. But I do play classical music, so I understand where that comes from.

I was just talking to Bono the other day, and he was like, "Are you doing shows?" I've just been off the road for a month-and-a-half, and he was like, "You lucky girl."

When I had nothing else, I had my mother and the piano. And you know what? They were all I needed.

I really like to live my life in a low-key fashion.

The smaller you strip things down, the more you depend on the songs and yourself, as opposed to arrangements.