There are lots of people in the world whose existence doesn't revolve around American culture.

There are lots of people in the world whose existence doesn't revolve around American culture.

I like the idea that you would participate in mainstream culture, especially for young girls and young kids who are looking for an alternative. It's not that I'm superior, but I know that my heart is in it more than people who get into music for other reasons.

I try not to focus on the gender issue too much but I think you have to acknowledge it in order for it to go away.

I see how 14-year old girls react to me and I think I'm a good role model. Rockstar maybe not, but I'm willing to play with it for a little while, until my hair gets gray.

Certain audiences get the double meaning and some of the references and ironies, but there's definitely been shows where I feel like I'm not doing it well enough for it to come across as anything other than "oh, she's hot and she's dancing."

Life is passing you by as you speak, you're on a path and you're all on the same path toward death.