I'm a Scorpio, and who knows if there is any validity to it, but I'm very emotional. I have high highs and low lows.

I grew up in a very modest house. We were poor-we lived on the poverty level. We all got jobs as young kids.

I felt like a sinful person when I dated men and allowed them to feel for me in a way I knew I could never naturally feel for them. That felt wrong and a lie.

I'm very much a traditionalist, but I think it's important to know about tradition so that you can evolve the music you are deciding to make.

I would like to say when I turn the project over to the label that I have been successful. And that's truly the way I feel. But, in addition to the self-pride in 'making' a good album, to be honest, I'd love to have a hit record!

I wish I had a great relationship with my mother.

All I ever wanted to do was write songs and get on a bus and go play them for people.