I wrote the song 'Angels Standing By'... to try and soothe myself - rock myself to sleep, basically - because I was so scared and stressed.

I've always been a workhorse, and I've been supporting myself since I was 15.

Life is seductive, yet so few allow themselves to be seduced.

I don't see the world unless I see it in ink.

Faith and hope are the antidote. Stay actively involved in manifesting your dreams and the world created will be one we all want to live in.

We can't underestimate the value of silence. We need to create ourselves, need to spend time alone. If you don't, you risk not knowing yourself and not realizing your dreams.

The best antidote for loneliness, hopelessness, and fear is vulnerability: sharing your secrets and talking about what shames you, what you fear.