The world my children are growing up in is so much more sophisticated and exposed - emotionally, intellectually, sexually.

Without black, no color has any depth. But if you mix black with everything, suddenly there's shadow - no, not just shadow, but fullness. You've got to be willing to mix black into your palette if you want to create something that's real.

The world my children are growing up in is so much more sophisticated and exposed - emotionally, intellectually, sexually.

I need music like I need water.

I just think people should find the music that helps them through the day and enjoy that. I've never felt like, if somebody does or doesn't like what I'm doing, it's a morality issue

I was taught a lot of Bible at home and had a voracious appetite for reading the Bible.

In the past, when I'd recorded during a break in a tour, it was so easy to sing, because I felt strong. Also, like so many new mothers, I wasn't getting a lot of sleep, and sleeping is such a huge part of being able to sing.