You don't realize 'till you get here what a moment in history you're a part of.

I have a lot of survivor insticts, and I know when to quit. I know when to go forward it my life, but not everybody does.

The most spiritual place you can be in your life is when youre being very real, when youre not allowing everybody and everything to influence your decisions and your moods, and whats morally right or ethically right.

I first met Hanson over in Japan and they gave me some great advice about the fans and they seem real down to earth. They're great.

I can write songs without a guitar.

My favorite movie is The Wizard of Oz. I love the fairy tale of it. And Gone With the Wind was always one of my favorites because it's so dramatic and stunning.

I had my dysfunctions, but music gave me peace and joy. I never felt in tune with the world. My parents always saw me as an artist, and that greatly influenced me. My art was my autonomy.