I never really felt like I belonged in California.

Automatically everybody thinks of me as an actress who is trying to sing. And if I weren't me I'd probably think the same thing.

People feel like they grew up with me.

Not all women write the same. But I don't understand why the model is that you're supposed to write like a man, and that means you're a real writer.

I like to say, jazz music is kind of like my musical equivalent of comfort food. You know, it's always where I go back to when I just want to feel sort of grounded.

I write in bed, too. I find it very comforting. I want to sort of, like, crawl in a fetal position if I have to.

Did you work for the money to buy those earrings? Or did your Daddy buy those for you?