You don't have to be fearless to do anything, you can be scared out of your mind.

People are more used to seeing men who are masters at an instrument than women. When people say, 'Oh, she plays like a dude,' it's usually dudes who are the ones saying it. They're saying, 'Oh, she's as good as us.' Of course, that's a stupid statement. It's totally stereotypical to say, 'We have an advantage on this, and if anyone else can do it well, it's only because they're like us.' I think more men are starting to learn that this attitude is totally hollow and based in imagination. As more women are involved in music, this kind of thing gets said less and less.

The benefit of the radio is, something beyond your realm of knowledge can surprise you, can enter your realm of knowledge.

There is an assumption that if you're young and pretty, you will get all these opportunities that are way beyond your musical foundation.

I fear that I won't get better and that I won't have time to practice. To be called a "jazz musician" - it's a big responsibility.

What I'm identifying with is the vision or the idea - whatever was the little nugget that started it.

I’m not gonna sit around and waste my precious divine energy trying to explain and be ashamed of things you think are wrong with me.