The song This Kiss was definitely my breakthrough song. After that, Breathe was my breakthrough album.

A man who is right by your side through everything makes you happy. But he can leave your side to make dinner once in a while!

To be honest, I didn't really understand how involved putting a fragrance together could be - or would be. Once I made the choice to actually do it, I just went for it. I just dove in and have really learned a lot about putting a scent together. It's kind of exciting.

It's not complicated to embrace life. You just have to make the choice.

This may sound funny, but I feel my most beautiful when I'm clean, fresh out of the bath. I don't have to be dressed up. I could be in comfy clothes at home hanging out with my family.

I try to find a reason to laugh each day. Somehow, if you can incorporate laughter into your day, every day, it really helps. It's the little things in life that make me happy.

Wearing a bikini on a magazine cover is my 41st birthday present to myself.