I love my cats more than I love most people. Probably more than is healthy.

Success gave me confidence as an artist. And now I'm able to do what I want without anybody thinking it's dumb.

It's okay to laugh at me, I only look scary.

I feel like for me the lyric writing really comes from just what's going on in my heart and that's what consumes me; think a lot of our heart is relationships. Not just with boyfriend or girlfriend but all your relationships in your life with other people and our interactions with other humans.

People told me I can't dress like a fairy. I say, I'm in a rock band and I cand do whatever the hell I want!

I am Evanescence. I am the only original member. I have basically hired the band. Evanescence has become me. It is mine and it's exactly how I want it to be.

My best friend recently told me that I was the most passionate person she's ever known. I don't know if that was a compliment or an insult, honestly.