The pop world is cool, but I never really thought of myself as part of it or wanting to be a part of it because I'm on a label that's not really like that. They're not trying to dress me up, they're not trying to do things like that. I feel like I'm sort of separate from that, actually.

I think singing comes most naturally for me. Because it's part of your body - it's a natural thing. You can practice all you want but it's part of your body.

I'm in total control. I write the songs, decide what to sing and how to sing. I even control the recording process. But, with a film, there is no control at all.

I don't go about playing music differently. It changes my sleeping schedule and my drinking habits, that's what I like to say.

I wasn't a trained Mickey Mouse club performer. I played in jazz clubs and restaurants.

I could do without 'cool' publications calling me 'mom jazz.' But I laughed all the way to the bank, baby.

Sometimes when you're trying to do a record too close to home, you can get really distracted.