Bob Dylan has a way with words that simply blows me away. When he forgets his lyrics he just makes up new ones on the spot, that is what I called talented!

It's pretty hard to make out what's going to be a commercial success and what's not.

When I was lucky enough to be successful, I distanced myself completely from the whole thing of units and selling copies. I just wanted to keep everyone who comes to see me happy. I spend so much time after my shows talking to people who come from all over the world to see me. I'll go out and sign a picture and have a chat.

It goes without saying that what a girl goes through, boys could not even comprehend. If we get the flu, we need a week. We're idiots. But what was the most powerful realization to me was, how do single mothers with a low income cope? I can't complain about my dumb life. That's what was most revelatory to me.

It's so natural you just fall into it and you find your way. It's terrifying and exciting, and brilliant.

I love playing live, I don't like studios all that much. I need the reaction of the audience.

As an artist, you're pretty sheltered backstage. You often don't know what's going on out there.