A positive attitude and a sense of humor go together like biscuits and gravy.

Got those moods a swinging, tears a slinging, nothing fits me, when it hits me, ranting, raving, misbehaving, PMS blues.

I always loved that old song Banks of the Ohio - it was always such a man's song, so I've always wanted to record it.

I often joke that 100 years from now I hope people are saying, 'Dang, she looks good for her age!'

I've been to those places where it's 'poor, pitiful me.'

My songs are like my children - I expect them to support me when I'm old.

As a songwriter, you're allowed to write anything, and as a person, I am all colors in the rainbow. I've been through everything, you know, so I can write a positive song like 'Better Get to Livin'' because that's my attitude. But that doesn't mean I'm happy all the time. You can't be a deep and serious songwriter without feelings. You kinda have to live with your feelings out on your sleeve and get hurt more than most people. The fear I might get hurt means I might not be able to write another song.