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.

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

I think people assume that women write about the domestic sphere. Women write about relationships and family. Men do, too, but then it's the Great American Novel.

Originally I considered myself a singer.

I just did in my early twenties what most did when they were teenagers, being free and exploring and making mistakes, but I did it in France. I did it privately.

I just needed to leave Hollywood.

I've always been the go-to girl for all of my girlfriends in terms of relationship advice or clothing advice.