I still had a normal childhood with my friends from school.

Music is my life. Music runs through my veins. Music inspires me. Music is a part of me. Music is all around us. Music soothes me. Music gives me hope when I lose faith. Music comforts me. Music is my refuge.

I think it's important that artists use their voices for so much more than just their talent.

My sisters and my mom, those people help me get through every single day.

The fact that you have the ability to stand on stage and sing while you’re crying is so brave.

The smartest thing a woman can ever learn, is to never need a man.

My personal style is kind of sophisticated edgy, I guess. I wear a lot of black and it's what I feel comfortable in.