Imagine living in abject poverty and not knowing anything other than that for generations. Or alternatively, imagine being born into a really wealthy family, but there was no real love. Everyone's living these extraordinary, interesting lives whether they know it or not.

I've had my share of dark days of the soul. I try not to focus on it too much so it doesn't get to me.

There's a lot of women's organisations, but they're all working separately. If you get people together, as a collaborative voice, it's strong.

Women empowering other women.They get the psycho-social support. They become part of a community.

You know, I would say that songwriting is something about the expression of the heart, the intellect and the soul.

I don't feel there are enough women artists out there who are saying anything of tremendous relevance.

Twerking is not feminism. Thats what I’m referring to. It’s not — it’s not liberating, it’s not empowering. It’s a sexual thing that you’re doing on a stage; it doesn’t empower you. That’s my feeling about it.