I talk openly about my past and what I've gone through - abuse being something that was very real in my household, and a lot of chaos growing up as a child. I think that I naturally just gravitated towards music that I could really feel on a deep level - and that meant sadness. I was able to connect with that at a really young age.

Britney's a really cool girl, We were really close back when we were on the Mickey Mouse Club, and even watching her in interviews I find myself missing her lately. I'm really proud of her, how far she's come and what she's been able to accomplish. And to keep it together: It's so crazy out on the road. I gotta give her credit for not just going berserk and letting everybody get to her. I just passed on my number to her through somebody. It's good to have friends in the business who know what you're going through.

I feel like I've been locked up tight for a century, waiting for someone to release me.

I don't think there is such a thing as being too raunchy when it comes to the art form of burlesque.

It's important to take time for your spouse and nurture the relationship.

I'm content with life, and I'm finally at that place where I feel relaxed and can really enjoy what's going on around me.

I enjoy real people, down-to-earth people who are true to themselves and honest to your face - good or bad.