My dad was depressed a lot of the time, and there were a lot of things in his life that he never resolved.

The is a lot of anti-sexism coming from my point of view as a woman who deals with it every day. I think sexism is a form of discrimination. It is similar to other forms of discrimination. I think people should feel empowered to not take s**t from anyone.

I don't need a mirror to see that it's true, cause I'm ugly with a capital U.

I've been embarrassing myself publicly for over 20 years. Why should I stop now?

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

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.

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.