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

I genuinely don't feel that anything that's been written or said about me has overshadowed my music, and that's the most important thing as far as I'm concerned.

I've learned now to talk, act or walk famous. I can still walk around New York, without being molested or bothered. I don't mind autographs - that's part of it. I just do not see the point of being "out there" or behaving outrageously. It will bring nothing but trouble.

A lot of pop people out there are cool, but they overdo it.

Don't go chasing after butterflies, when everything you want is right by your side.

I like songs with a lot of heart and feeling and subtlety.

My first two records are so simply constructed. The reason isn't because I wanted to make simple music. It's because I don't really have the chops.