I always sang when I was little and my father, who was a great influence on me, also had a wonderful voice. He and my mother really encouraged me to sing and play the piano. They were always very supportive.

I look in the mirror through the eyes of the child that was me.

I am thrilled to have been able to put together this new album. I listened to everything I had recorded in the 24 years with Elektra, and then just took all the ones I am mad about.

The powerful men in my life have always believed in me: my husband, my son

I don't think you get to good writing unless you expose yourself and your feelings.

It is true that I have had heartache and tragedy in my life. These are things none of us avoids. Suffering is the price of being alive.

When inspiration does not come, I go for a walk, go to the movie, talk to a friend, let go... The muse is bound to return again, especially if I turn my back!