I always thought I should be treated like a star.

The essence of femininity is to absolutely love being a woman.

If we can elect an African American as president, we can support gay marriage! Defeat prop 8! We will not give up!

Fame is a form of misunderstanding.

My son youngest son David's favorite song - he plays guitar - and he likes "Devil Pray." That's his favorite.

I really want to see everything. If it's around me and it's part of my show, I need to be a part of all of it. From the creation of the music, to the surface of the floor, to everyone's hairstyle, to the details with the buttons and the bows and the snaps and the zippers. All of those things!

For me, it's either you're part of creation or you're part of destruction. It's inexplicable; it's like breathing, and I can't imagine not doing it.