I prance around and dance by myself to hip-hop songs in the mirror.

The other day I was reading a blog and I linked over to Streisand's Web site, and it was amazing politically. She's so insightful and incisive. And she also says whatever she wants.

I'm really happy with my life now, but there's a lot of stuff I feel very sad about in ways I can't even control.

I am a feminist, and I define myself: Be yourself, because if you can get away with it, that is the ultimate feminist act.

Composing gives me a chance to work in multiple dimensions and helps me pare down my melodies into what is essential. Learning new skills has always energized me and scoring has opened up a world of sonic possibilities.

What does it mean when something changes how it's always been?

I probably had some impact, because everyone keeps telling me that I did. I like to feel like I'm coming out with something to try to make room for other young women to make their art.