There is no alternative. A Democrat is a Republican is a big businessman, and we're all consumers instead of citizens. It just manifests in the culture, in the music, in the art. I feel a little panicky about it.

My country tis of thee, to take swings at each other on talk show TV.

When I look around I think this, this is good enough; And I laugh at whatever life brings because when I look down, I just miss all the good stuff and when I look up, I just trip over things.

You've already put more than enough energy into worry. That's all women have been allowed to do, historically.

I was attracted to a lot of different art forms - dancing, painting. But there's something about music that people hold so close. It's such a powerful art form, and that's why I live for it.

They see me as a symbol, and not a human being. That way they can kill me, say it’s not murder it’s a metaphor.

Words are hotter than flames. Words are wetter than water.