A heart that hurts is a heart that works.

I don't have anything to prove anymore. I don't have a record deal, no one has any expectations, I'm in a position of freedom. I don't need anyone's approval.

I've finally learned to love my voice for its uniqueness.

I still have all the faith and love for my music and yet I'm still playing places for kids.

I'm kind of an emotional exhibitionist.

When I did have a little bit of commercial success, it really didn't suit my temperament at all. I'm a terrible public person.

My growth as an artist and a person has been so slow and gradual, it's hard to make a story out of it.