Heartache is very fertile ground for song-making but so is happiness, so is absolute bliss.

It was kind of easier for me to do records that didn't take a year or two years of my life to write and to make.

I believe in monogamy if that's what a couple decides upon together, but it all depends on the personal history and culture of the two involved.

I think I was a singer before I came out of the womb. I also think that the way you live your life, and the choices you make parallel what doors open up for you.

"Spirituality comes from questioning everything but at the same time accepting everything. You can even be spiritual watching TV. When the ad comes on and says, "Don't hate me because I am beautiful," question that."

Traveling renews you.

I just try to live a really simple, natural life, because obviously, life has an impact on your voice.