Originally I considered myself a singer.

I have a very independent spirit.

Whatever it is that gives you that confidence will vary from person to person, but I do believe that it is the key to succeeding at anything in life - career, relationships, anything.

I think when people hear about a celebrity writing a book of any kind, the assumption is that it was dictated to a ghostwriter.

All of the advice that I give, I'm not an expert by any means, but it's just my opinion. So if somebody likes me or likes y style or my career, I think they should have that feeling.

I think once you sort of cross over and you realize what books can be - and if they mean something to you - there's just no stopping you.

I just needed to leave Hollywood.