I'm not that girl who's really concerned with it. I've dated a bit and it's just draining to me. If it's not going to happen natural, obviously it's going to be someone in the industry because that's the only time people ever really see me.

I was a poor kid, and my mom was a single mother of three.

I don't obsess about my weight, which is probably one of the reasons why other people have such a problem with it.

I just had my 30th birthday and we went turkey shooting. It's what I wanted to do, so we went.

When I went to Los Angeles right after high school, I got some acting jobs, and I never, ever wanted to be an actress! Public speaking and acting make me want to vomit. But I have never been nervous singing. When it comes to public speaking, I stumble on my words, sweat, and pull at my clothes.

And more so now, since having a family - I don't seek out any other acceptance.

I sing songs that I have lived or I write them because I have lived them. I think the believability factor is key.