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.'

I believe in a glamorous life, and I live a glamorous life.

I'm already crazy. I'm a fearless person. I think it creeps up on you. I don't think it can be stopped. If my destiny is to lose my mind because of fame, then that's my destiny. But my passion still means more than anything.

As artists, we are eternally heartbroken.

You ought to pity me 'cause there's always one man to love/ But in the bedroom the size of him's more than enough.

Why spend your whole life trying to be somebody that you're not? It's so much more fun to be yourself **** what everybody says.

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.