At a really young age, I decided I was never going to feel helpless, I was never going to feel weak around a man, and I was never going to rely on anyone.

I'm an artist, and expressing myself in a sexual way, no matter how that changes throughout the years, is something that has always come naturally to me. At this point of my life, I'm 32 and I feel sexier than ever because you know what you want.

There was no way in hell I was going to jeopardize my baby for my show.

I turned to music originally because of my past and needing a release or an outlet to get out anger or frustration or hurt.

I knew there would be a negative reaction in the press to my divorce, but I am not going to live my life because of something someone might say.

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

When you're seventeen years old, green and inexperienced, you're grateful for any guidance and direction you can get.