I love interpreting other people's music.

I have teenagers, so I listen to a lot of music. They turn me on to great music.

Being a mother has been my greatest teacher and also the most self-sacrificing thing I've ever done.

I'm a big 'American Idol' watcher, and sometimes I like to watch 'America's Got Talent.' Those are big, corny admissions, but sometimes it's so fun to see those kids really sing their hearts out.

It's sort of the mixed blessing of being on television for so long in one thing; sometimes that backfires, in that you're not able to continue on.

I don't like violence.

I made a living being a background singer for years.