American culture in particular has instilled in us the bizarre notion that to ask for help amounts to an admission of failure. But some of the most powerful, successful, admired people in the world seem, to me, to have something in common: they ask constantly, creatively, compassionately, and gracefully. And to be sure: when you ask, there's always the possibility of a no on the other side of the request. If we don't allow for that no, we're not actually asking, we're either begging or demanding. But it is the fear of the no that keeps so many of our mouths sewn tightly shut.

When you're afraid of someone's judgment, you can't connect with them. You're too preoccupied with the task of impressing them.

When you connect with people, they want to help you.

I think being a woman in any business that's dominated by men, you have your garden variety pros and cons, where you learn how to focus and harness your various powers and weaknesses for better or for good.

If you want the world to pay for projects, you have to be able to display why you're worthy.

I think I've always felt as a band and as a musician and a music business person, I've always felt like an outsider, period.

I suppose I'm happy to sell my time and energy, but I'm not happy to sell my initial creative time.