Prejudice is a disease. And when they come for you, or refuse your worth, I will be ready for their stones. I belong to you.

The reason I don't want anyone to control me is not because I want to be in control. I don't want anyone to control me because I don't want anyone to control anyone.

I don't think that women need to smell interesting.

I am a woman of theatre, I'm a librarian of theatre and I love all different kinds of music and all different kinds of expressions.

I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I'd fail. I said to him, 'Someday, when we're not together, you won't be able to order a cup of coffee at the f***** deli without hearing or seeing me.'

Ignore all hatred and criticism. Live for what you create, and die protecting it.

My work as an artist is completely separate from my work as a philanthropist.