If people work for me over the years, I expect them to be paid what they're owed, but I don't expect them to be paid more than they earn.

I don't think of myself as a feminist, but if someone calls me a feminist icon, that's fine. I've always stood up for women and myself in general. I have a great love and respect, because I have had beautiful sisters, aunts and my grandmas, but I love men. I totally understand the nature of men.

I love Indian, Italian and Mexican food. And if it's a romantic type of thing, I like a good French restaurant.

You are the song of every bird, you are the poet's every word, every artist's picture, every writer's play.

I have tennis shoes with little rhinestones that I slip on if I exercise. But I always wear heels, even around the house. I'm such a short little thing, I can't reach my kitchen cabinets.

With the first money I ever made I bought my Mommy and Daddy a car, and helped them fix their house up.

Sometimes I start with a great title or idea, sometimes a great melody will run through my mind; but the higher percentage of the time, the words and music pretty much come at the same time.