I feel like it's really kind of a sit-down album, much in the same way I imagine Billie Holiday or someone sitting down in the studio and singing.

I write the songs, go in and record them, then I listen to everything and decide how it all fits together.

I'm dealing with things as they come along, and I'm talking about it

I feel a lot more comfortable being me these days. I'm constantly told that my work is good. A lot of fans and a lot of other artists say my songs and albums mean a lot to them. Isn't that what's important?

I mean, whose songs don't focus on tragedy and loss?

I don't mean to complain. I wouldn't trade my life for anything.

I started writing more with my voice in mind.