I could make a whole album with no one else involved at all. It would be a total, unadulterated expression of myself. Because whenever you have others playing on a project, their influence becomes a part of it.

When I start writing, I'll have a vague concept or I'll just have a title, and the song just goes on its own direction. Usually it goes in many directions within each song. They get really convoluted sometimes.

As long as there are religions, there are going to be people who are hiding their rottenness behind the veil of religion.

A heart that hurts is a heart that works.

Popular culture is filled with girls.

I can't believe I got a major-label record deal. My music was quirky, and my voice was so odd and high and girlish, it was like a weird novelty act.

I love playing in front of people. I feel powerful, 'cause I don't have to really say anything - I'm just singing.