Mama sewed the rags together, sewing every piece with love. She made my coat of many colors that I was proud of.

We could afford the price of peace. Love is all it costs.

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.

I have a life outside the arenas.

Speaking of the devil, well here he comes now. Got my defenses down. And I'd go through hell to make him mine.

I got kind of scared when I thought they wanted me to do something... I didn't want to be naked on the front of a magazine unless everybody would know it was a joke. I wouldn't want to be naked even then.

I'm a singer, a writer and an actress - when I find something that I feel good enough about doing.