It was definitely in my mind to do a solo album, but I didn't know it would take this long.

After being in the creative, hermetic state I have been in, coming out has been painful, but it is getting easier.

Certain people have the eye of the tiger, and I never was myself that kind of person, although I'm not a slacker.

It was definitely in my mind to do a solo album, but I didn't know it would take this long.

The hard part was when I went into the studio with co-producer Eric Broucek, and he started slashing my demos. I always sweat that.

I was working as a cocktail waitress in a heavy metal bar. Then, my manager said I should try some acting, which led to an audition Satisfaction, where I played a musician in an all-girl band. That movie is where I met my future ex-husband Jody Porter.

Negative feelings can either lead to sinking into oneself and disappearing, or they can make you angry and want to prove that you're worthy to be in the conversation.