I don't mind people not liking me as long as there's mutual respect.

I'm very cerebral. I like to think things through.

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

Young kids don't have their identity, so everything is so important. Now I'm mature. I know who I am and I know what my thing is and I know what I'm bringing. It's very clear and defined.

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.

Madonna is the speedboat, and the rest of us are just the Go-Gos on water skis.

I don't always trust my own instincts. It would be nice if someone else would tell me what I should do with my life!