I've always believed in my talent. And I've always had more guts than talent.

I think 9/11 affected everybody in one way or another.

If there's something bothering me in the business end of things with people I work with, I just say it right out.

I will never retire unless I have to.

I have a life outside the arenas.

I think I became more productive through not having children. I never really had the desire to have them. My husband didn't want them either, so it worked out well.

I can write a song in about an hour if it's a simple country song.