Patriarchy is a fundamental imbalance underlying society And it's one we rarely address because it's so universal. But as I get older, I see that peace is a product of balance.

My writing just kind of exists out there in the air-it's all sort of intended as spoken, or sung, word. So, to commit them to the page...that way was kind of intimidating to me, yet intriguing, to try to reflect the rhythms and connotations and emotions that you can deliver, speaking-wise, on a page.

Actually I don't know if honesty is a strength or some kind of weakness.

I don't hate being compared with female musicians. I don't mind that at all. I have no problem with seeing connections between women's work.

We get a little further from perfection each year. I think that's called character. I think that's just how it goes.

I'm aware enough, I guess, of American labor history.

The bathroom mirror has not budged, the woman who lives there can tell the truth from the stuff they say and looks me in the eye- says do you prefer the easy way? No? Well ok then, dont cry.