I think there's a million talented people out there, it's just a matter of luck a lot of the time.

You know, I loved math. My mom was a math teacher.

As a woman, you listen to more female singers, like guys listen to more rock bands. So in that way, they influence you because you're trying to create an identity; you look to others to model.

I think America has a bad rap right now... and hopefully Obama will change that.

A lot of women get out of the business because it's so not family-friendly. And so women that could be in there making good women-roles don't do it, 'cause they're smart and get out.

I take parenting incredibly seriously. I want to be there for my kids and help them navigate the world, and develop skills, emotional intelligence, to enjoy life, and I'm lucky to be able to do that and have two healthy, normal boys.

Sometimes I sing and dance around the house in my underwear. Doesn't make me Madonna. Never will.