Having children made me go down a road of serious introspection and self-examination. I think it's informed and hopefully enhanced my creativity.

Whenever I do my live shows, I feel artistically inspired and excited because I get to do and say a lot of things that I can't if I just make a record. A lot of times it's the only way people are going to hear my music because you don't get to have your music played on Top 40 if you're above the age of 35.

I always felt like I was a freak when I was growing up and that there was something wrong with me because I couldn't fit in anywhere.

Why did I want to break all the rules? Because the rules didn’t make sense, that’s why

I was never satisfied with casual encounters, I can't hide my need for two hearts that bleed with burning love.

We live in a world where people like to pit women against each other. And this is why I love the idea of embracing other females who are doing what I'm doing. It's important for us to support each other.

I have had many challenges in my life, including some very big ones when I was young and I've learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way. I have seen life from just about every angle you can see it from.