I've thought about what is an alternative word to feminism. There isn't one. It's a perfectly good word. And it can't be changed.

Life is not quantifiable in terms of age, but I suppose in my fifties I am more grounded and more at ease in my own skin than when I was younger. I have a confidence that I didn't have before from the experiences I've had.

HIV/AIDS has no boundaries.

We all fight over what the label 'feminism' means but for me it's about empowerment. It's not about being more powerful than men - it's about having equal rights with protection, support, justice. It's about very basic things. It's not a badge like a fashion item.

I want to branch out. I want to write. I write poetry. I want to see my children grow up well.

Those in the developing world have so few rights - we take a lot for granted in the developed world.

If people like your music, you can't guarantee they're going to love you.