I have such a great band. We had played all this material on the road. I just wanted to let it fly.

I just broke up with my boyfriend, and I've been spending more time alone than I'd like.

Back in the 1960s, I saw Peter, Paul and Mary. I was at that age, about 14, and I was mesmerized.

People let their own hang-ups become the obstacles between them and personal happiness.

There's this whole idea that you've got the blues and you're going to write. Bullshit. When I feel really bad, all I want to do is sit in front of the TV with the remote control and check out.

Some of their best songs don't have bridges and choruses. So that made me think I should trust my instincts. My songs were okay, I figured. I didn't need to change anything.

So few people are truly themselves when they're in the spotlight.