I think it's a given that people know what I can do vocally.

I try to stay focused on my creativity.

The most successful people I've worked with, like the Rolling Stones - people of a different, kind of legendary caliber - have such great, warm energy.

I remember watching the Grammys and looking at the performances and crying to my mom, saying how much I wanted to be there.

Words cut through my skin, tears roll down my chin

I'm one that likes to collaborate. I love feeding off the creative energy, and it only makes me better.

I got along better with the guys than with the girls. Only two girls came up to talk to me. Later I found out they were telling their boyfriends, 'If you talk to her, I'll kill you.' It's always rough with that high school thing.