I think a good role model has to be sexy. Real, empowered, self-possessed women are sexy. When you're really in control of your choices, your mood, your body, and your opinions, people find you sexy.

It's fine for people to say, "If you can't stand the heat and if you can't stand the criticism, then just don't use the Internet"; unfortunately, that is not an option. The Internet is where we make our living and where we make our work, especially if we're independents and we cannot afford to not engage, because that's where our business is driving from. It's just not an option.

I feel like I've gotten to the point in my career and in my life where I can allow myself to write whatever comes into my head and not judge it too harshly.

There's really no honor in proving that you can carry the entire load on your own shoulders. Andit's lonely.

Our nature is to desperately want to believe and to take what we believe is the quickest path there even against our better judgment.

If you come across an American artist right now who has no political opinions or is afraid of talking politics, be very concerned.

I feel an extraordinary amount of sympathy for anybody working at a major label right now because their lives are over.