That's why I wrote 'Fighter'. I have that need in me to help people. I am all about the underdog.

I've always been inspired even more by any naysayers to keep going for what I really want and they've almost been my inspiration many times more so than any positive people around me to conquer.

In school that used to happen a lot: they'd get me to sing and then they'd hate me for it.

In a world where I have to hide my heart and what I believe in. But somehow I will show the world what's inside.

I was 21. At the time, I was under the thumb of my label, and I felt like I had to do, say and act out everything they asked me to do. I was trying to please them and the public and finally I had to say, "Enough. I'm going to make a record that makes me happy and addresses all facets of being a woman. I don't care if I sell one or one million records." That's how I came to make Stripped.

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

I want to be a poet and have a chance to explore that and let people know what's really on my mind.