If we didn't live in a society that told us we're not OK if we're not making 100 grand a year, I think we'd all be a lot happier.

I know my ambitions are big, but you've got to have something after rock and roll.

My parents always saw me as an artist, and that greatly influenced me

Growing up in the Northwest, I did play in an all-girl band. I snuck into clubs. No one ever questioned or thought twice about it.

I have so many plans! Sometimes it's hard to keep up because at this point it's just been me and the little bit of help my label gives me.

The Eagles, let's face it, they were a pretty cool group, Fleetwood Mac, Blondie. I had this really eclectic background in music.

I've also been writing for other artists, producing other artists, doing some country stuff. Those lyrics I tend to leave more universal.