When creating an album, one of the first things you have to think about is what you want your production style to be.

I had a band with a girl in New York, and we would go around and do gigs. And then I happened to start getting work as an actress.

I've always sort of felt a little bit like I was on the road less traveled, so if I come across a story about a person who broke the rules, or did things differently and succeeded, that's really inspiring to me.

A lot of the music I listen to is indie rock. It's not on the radio.

Being a creative person. It's so much more rewarding when you find things on your own, to live whatever the writers are writing or to display what the director is looking for. You are the thing that everybody uses to get the story out.

It always amazes me when I see young people with raw talent and passion.

And the next album I do is going to be different because I'm going to change. I already did that thing where I had a band - and I had a great time with a band - but it was almost like pandering to get a record label deal.