I was always a drama queen. I remember playing in the kitchen, trying to get my mom to think I was dead and call the police. When she didn't, I would cry. I was always theatrical. I don't think any of my relatives are surprised.

It might not look it but rocking in a corset is harder than you think

I never really did abandon my true self. It's not like I invented this imaginary person and started to be her.

Evanescence fans aren't the popular kids in school. They aren't the cheerleaders. It's the art kids and the nerds and the kids who grow up to be the most interesting creative people.

I've gotten to where my hair is like my onstage prop; I need to hide behind it and throw it around - it's my slo-mo effect.

The only place I'm recognized is at the mall, because that's where the teens are.

I'm not ashamed of my spiritual beliefs, but I in no way incorporate them into this band.