I think people must wonder how a white girl like me became a blues guitarist. The truth is, I never intended to do this for a living.

I think I'm a living embodiment of, 'Don't try to push me around or squash me,' whether its how I talk to a record label or in my relationships.

There's nothing like living a long time to create a depth and soulfulness in your music.

When they were putting oil rigs up and down the California coast, the whole issue of safe energy and the addiction to fossil fuels really came into focus.

I just play the music that I love with musicians that I respect, and fortunately, I'm in a position where people are willing to play with me, and perhaps I can do something to help them.

A lot of political music to me can be rather pedantic and corny, and when it's done right - like Bruce Springsteen or Jackson Browne or great satire from Randy Newman, there's nothing better.

It's a lot harder to be clear-headed, but the good stuff is when you start realizing who's really you.