I feel more inspired than ever, and think that I will finally achieve what I have long been wishing for: a balance of work and privacy - a harmony.

I've been accustomed to being famous and having a certain level of attention for 14 years, but in the last few months, it's changed. It's like on the arcade game, I've gone up to the next level.

If you're part of a record company, you're a manufactured product. It doesn't mean that you're not talented.

I maintain that the best song is the one that ends up on the album. So whether I've written it or I haven't, I'm very comfortable with both.

Life is about love and experience and learning and evolving and I am richer and thankful for all of the experiences in my life.

My gay audience has been with me from the beginning.

I walk into the studio and we're all so happy to see each other.