I've been through so much in my life. I've seen so much. I know how fast things can change. I know someone can be here one minute and gone the next.

I'll say it loud and say it proud. I'm completely insane.

I'm a hypochondriac. Yesterday it was brain damage from the vodka the night before. Today, heart attack - my arm and chest started hurting at the same time.

I was always writing music anyway. I just sort of fell into it. Writing for me is a therapeutic process.

I never not wanted to be a singer. Since I was 3, I knew this was what I wanted to do. Well, I can't say I wanted to do it, but I fantasized and thought about it all the time. I never thought it would actually happen.

Anybody in the spotlight can get lost in that if they are not careful.

I knew that because of who I am, and the situation I'm in, that I'd attract more critics than your average person, and that was a little intimidating, but I wanted to get out there and pay my dues.