I'd just like to inspire people to be themselves and do what they want and not conform to the rigid guidelines of the music or entertainment business.

If life is a performance, and I am not an actor, am I supposed to lie down and die?

I don't think I'm romantic at all. I have a lot of faith in the right thing happening. I don't really hope for a lot of particulars, I just have faith that the right thing will happen most of the time.

I tend to fall for the archetypal, talented, charismatic rock boy.

It may seem strange, but the most grateful I've ever felt was when I was held up at gunpoint. After I handed over my wallet and the mugger ran off into the woods, I thought, 'Thank you for not shooting me.' I was overwhelmingly glad to be alive and unharmed.

I love 'Crazy Horse,' and Neil Young is one of my favorite guitar players.

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