I think having a dog makes you more compassionate.

I have huge legs, and I never show them - not because of false modesty, I'm just not comfortable.

I was a 12 year old kid in Northern Idaho listening to Billie Holiday and Lena Horne and Sarah Vaughan and Nat King Cole. This whole genre of music is a part of who I am.

I really like the melody "Red Wine Is Good For My Heart" and people respond to it. I decided to put it on the album.

People either love me or they think I'm obnoxious. I get that.

I came upon Diana Krall's jazz arrangement of "A Case of You" several years back. I've always wanted to pay homage to both her version and Joni's, and by proxy, my mom. She's the one that introduced me to that music.

The more it happens, the easier it is for others, although I do understand why some actors choose not to come out. I have several famous friends who are still in the closet.