We can choose, you know, we ain't no amoeba.

I made my first album, and I guess it wasn't a fluke, because now I'm on my 16th.

Im happy to say that at 62, I think Ive reached that point where stuff doesnt bother me as much, and my gratitude level has gone way up, especially having gone through the loss that Ive had, and losing so many of the great artists that I was close to. They taught me how to see it with a grain of salt and a lot of humor and perspective.

It's always enjoyable to listen to a friend's work, but if it doesn't resonate with you, then you can just appreciate it and it inspires you in its own way.

Sometimes I'm more true when I'm up onstage than I'm able to be in my regular life. It's not as exciting to be at home, but I've got to learn how to make that work, and then I will be an ordinary woman.

I learned by experience that you can change your circumstance. It's as simple as the serenity prayer; it's a very, very real thing.

My love was Bob Dylan, but as I got older I realized a good ballad was a good ballad.