Typically, the theme of my albums, if there is a theme, is, 'How does it feel?' And that always leads to love songs. It just does.

Long tresses down to the floor can be beautiful, but learn to love what you have.

I need my career. That's what validates me.

I say if it's going to be done, let's do it. Let's not put it in the hands of fate. Let's not put it in the hands of someone who doesn't know me. I know me best. Then take a breath and go ahead.

I don't let people use me. That's why I like a small number of people in my life. The more people in my life, the more complex it becomes, so I just try to keep it at a minimum.

When you're away for a long time, tastes change, fans move on. You hate to think about it, but it's an ugly fact of life.

I would make far more money if every song were my own, but I don't write to fill up the album with my songs.