When people see you have a song on MTV, they think you are doing well - but you know, the way the traditional label deal was set up, it is really hard for an artist, unless they sold a lot, to see anything.

In a way, I'm not at all jaded, and still enjoy so much what I do. It's a good trick.

I have never made a cent off a record in my life. I have never recouped enough, and I never sold enough.

I still have this unrealistic faith, that one day, my ship will come in. More people will discover, understand and buy my stuff.

When I was on the big labels, I never calculated what would make me sell more records. I just did what I did -no different than when I wrote songs for myself in high-school.

And we laughed, at the world. They can have their diamonds, And we'll have our pearls

I don't have a Madonna-sized fan base, so I can actually e-mail and talk to everyone that e-mails me, because I am totally appreciative and I like my fans!