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.

If you want to achieve things in life, you've just got to do them, and if you're talented and smart, you'll succeed.

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.

It makes me feel good to have some comforting effect on someone that needs comfort.

A heart that hurts is a heart that works.

I see a long lost home in his eyes. He sees a nice hotel in mine.

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.