I do feel like I'm a survivor because the music industry is still a boys' club. I really respect all the women in the business. I know trusting yourself is hard work but it helps you avoid all the traps and labels that come with being in this business.

Because of my Portuguese heritage, I have an interest in all of the instrumentation that comes from Portugal and Brazil as well.

If you're spreading light, you don't care where the sunshine goes.

I'm having a lot more fun living life. My new motto is "plerking" - I play and work at the same time.

Touring is a favorite part of what I do. I love connecting with the fans in that immediate way.

I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away...

I say it's a girls' world.