Most artists are notoriously insecure, and I fall into that category.

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

Time has nothing to do with the gifts that the gods give you; it's what you do.

I'm used to getting up at 7, getting breakfast, getting the kids off to school, and doing the mommy thing and the wife thing and the daughter thing.

I'd love to be the political voice of my generation, but that's not my gift.

I'm picking and choosing in terms of the stress factor. If it's not fun, I'm not going to do it.

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.