I listen to too many people. I'm only going to listen to my gut for the rest of my life.
It's very hard to describe to people sometimes the way I grew up, because it wasn't like my parents were irresponsible. They weren't necessarily reckless, but they were bringing all types of energy into the house, all kinds of people.
How does Macy Gray or Kid Rock not win over Christina Aguilera?
But let me tell you something. Gloria Steinem never helped me out; Larry Flynt did.
Warren Beatty took an interest in my career at one point.
There are songs about abortions, about slashing your arms with razors, about imagining your own funeral in New Orleans, about rock stars cheating on their wives, sex.