I can't remove the autobiographical slant from the things I write. You always bring yourself into what you're writing.

Life is sweet, life is also very short.

I think of myself as a musician and not a celebrity. Celebrity status is something you have to deliberately pursue - I couldn't imagine myself seeking that.

I don't have a lot of thrilling anecdotes about my career or personal life. All the stuff that is interesting is private and I wouldn't want people to know.

I've raised my daughter with no television.

I don't think women's prisons are environments for dance routines, and I don't think mass murder is humorous.

Have I been wrong? Have I been wise to shut my eyes?