I write a lot on airplanes actually because it's completely isolating; there's no one to talk to, there's nothing to do. And then I think a lot of it sort of comes out sitting down with the people I'm co-writing with and talking to them about what I'm going through and what I want to say. It just sort of happens; every song came about in a completely different yet organic way.

Tackling malaria in a country like the Central African Republic is a huge uphill battle, and my experiences there have been a healthy dose of reality, fueling my own sense of urgency to do my part in reducing the preventable suffering of the incredible women I met.

I wanna be with you, if only for a night to be the one who's in your arms to hold you tight. I wanna be with you, there's nothing left to say.

Because I'm in an adult world and I'm really working, my age is just a number. It's not really who I am.

The actual producing, mixing, and mastering is hard work, harder than what I do.

Worst thing in the world? John is completely out of it. Good luck, ladies. He's a freak!

I like older boys, but they think, 'She's underage.' I'd love to have somebody in mind when I sing.