I'm a method actress in my songs, which is why it's hard to sing them.

I'm a very analytical person, a somewhat introspective person; that's the nature of the work I do.

Eventually, with success, I started to feel more and more isolated - like I didn't have a community of artists.

I learned a woman is never an old woman.

When I felt that fame - people were nosing me out - well, I moved on. I used traveling names; wigs if necessary.

My heart is broken in the face of the stupidity of my species.

I heard someone from the music business saying they are no longer looking for talent, they want people with a certain look and a willingness to cooperate. I thought, that's interesting, because I believe a total unwillingness to cooperate is what is necessary to be an artist — not for perverse reasons, but to protect your vision. The considerations of a corporation, especially now, have nothing to do with art or music. That's why I spend my time now painting.