What I like about being alone is being able to do whatever you want and it's for yourself.

To preach abstinence, I think, is absolutely not the right message to give to kids.

Jazz is my comfort music, like comfort food.

I never really felt like I belonged in California.

When I was a little kid I thought I would grow up to be black and sing jazz in nightclubs.

Originally I considered myself a singer.

I can't' really sing a song unless I really connect with the lyrics.