You need to find the power within to make [things] happen for yourself. When you realize this, you are unstoppable.

It's amazing how a truly great songwriter can touch anyone in the world with their words.

Whatever I do, it's my business. It's not my job to parent America.

The red lips are - I don't want to call them "armor," but they're the clothes of my character, and I'm in the business of entertainment. Wearing red lipstick helps get me into that world.

I try to stay focused on my creativity.

I don't have anything to hide but what happens is the media tend to beat up what I say.

It's important to recognize your own self-destructive behavior and be honest about it. You're only hurting yourself or losing out on your truth and happiness. I'm not afraid to face my own personal stuff. It's so important to dig it up and figure it out and move on.