You know, there are so many snarky angry critics out there who are just sort of looking to tear down whoever is getting talked about.

Art is food for the soul, and an artistic climate is a healthy climate because it breeds empathy.

The pattern's laid out on the bed With dozens of colors of thread But you've got the needle I guess that's the point in the end

I don't feel at home in New Orleans. I don't feel at home in Austin or L.A. And I just felt immediately at home in northern Australia.

I think the Internet really sussed things into perspective. Because twelve years ago, I could spend my days on writing and running my band and touring and making posters and practicing with my band and working on my vocals, but I didn't spend a large pie chart of my time sifting through criticism as well, and nowadays I do, and all female artists do, because to be able to promote your work, you need to live in those spaces.

In both the art and the business worlds, the difference between the amateurs and the professionals is simple: The professionals know they're winging it. The amateurs pretend they're not.

If we can repair things emotionally, a lot of other things would follow.