I think writers are prone to hyperbole sometimes.

I've written good love songs when I have been in love and I've written good love songs when I haven't.

I want to make a better record than I made the last time. I want to grow. I want to discover new things about myself creatively.

Fear. People are afraid of talking about their fears and insecurities. They're afraid of expressing emotion beyond anger, dominance, or power, and they're afraid of getting in touch with their feminine side.

The best way to fight poverty is to empower people through access to quality education

I have a great band, with very talented players, and we give everything we have every night.

My first big break came with Lauryn Hill on a track called Everything is Everything, I played piano on that track way back in 1998.