It's hard to be strong and be weak at the same time. So I spent a lot of time sitting still. Sitting still for hours, not moving a muscle. Really concentrated work, so I'm ready. I'm ready for my performance.

I think what it really is, is that I date creative people. And I think that what intimidates them is not my purse; it's my mind.

I don't want to be remembered as anything but brave. The only good intention to make money is to help others. I want to be Oprah. I want to be Melinda Gates. If I ever sell products other than my talents, then it will be to give more to others.

I never wanted to look pretty on stage and sing about something we've all heard about before.

I don't feel like I look like the other perfect little pop singers. I think I'm changing what people think is sexy.

I think it's OK to be confident in yourself.

I write music every day.