I come from a line of great Sicilian women, and their mentality is to endure and push through to the other side.

When you become famous, they don't give you a handbook.

When I perform on stage, I often pretend to be someone other than myself to bring a certain emotion or intent to a song.

If you have intercourse you run the risk of dying and the ramifications of death are final.

My music is about a joyful experience. I've learned that if you can affect other people, you should.

I wanted to make the album I always needed to make. I had to say the things I never could.

I can't judge the way other people behave. I can only look at myself.