I think I've been able to fool a lot of people because I know I'm a dork. I'm a geek.

Before, I was really passive, all I cared about was being in love with my boyfriend. I didn't have any creative power, nothing. I don't know that person any more.

Life is short and you've got to get the most out of it.

I'm just writing what I feel, and I really don't think I've done anything wrong that I need to hide. The biggest thing, and I don't even like to bring it up, is my children - you know, you've gotta protect them.

My parents always pushed creativity on us, but they made it seem like the fun thing to do.

I clearly remember writing songs [when I was young] and the power that it gave me of feeling like somebody. My whole life changed when I wrote those songs, even before anyone ever heard them. It wasn't a commercial thing.

My mom and dad met at Anaheim High School. After they got married, all they wanted to do was have four children, and they did.