I'm obsessed with clowns and what they represent and the idea that clowns are supposed to make you laugh, but inevitably they're hiding something. That's how I look at my life.

People who listen to them properly don't underestimate them. Unfortunately, there's so much about my career and me that distracts people from the actual content of most of my songs.

i won't be happy until i'm famous like God

I try to have thick skin, but every once in a while I read something that someone says about me, and it's so slanderous and moralistic and it has nothing to do with my music.

If you're sure of who you are it doesn't really matter what people call you, does it?

I believe women should own their sexuality and sexual expression.

People hear the soul, black influence in my voice. I grew up listening to CKLW and all the black stations like WLBS.