I know I can handle dramatic roles, but I don't think I should have to play a young mother on crack to prove it.

When I'm on tour, I'm in a new city every single night, and the energy and the crowds and the kids and the screaming and them knowing every single word of my music and being onstage is such an energetic feeling with a big payoff.

My mom taught me not to talk about money.

I actually didn't want to have control of the writing on my first album. To write, you have to have time to connect with yourself. I don't have that time right now, because I'm so busy.

It was moving, but so absurd that I nearly laughed out loud. I imagined a new line of Hallmark cards: "Thank you for not killing my boyfriend, even if it risks killing you.

And it only matters how true you are. Be true to yourself and follow your heart.

Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.