I wanted to go to Portland because it's a really good book town.

I think I'm constantly in a state of adjustment.

Punk rock is just another word for freedom.

I've never felt grounded because of my ancestry or my gender. I think until women get away from that they're not going to be great writers.

For Christmas every year, my mother used to give me those cheap little diaries that would tell your horoscope and provide a little blank slot for each day.

I have great respect for my parents. I got such beautiful things from both of them. It doesn't mean that we didn't have our rough times, but they were remarkable people who were open-minded, creative and hard-working, and had great senses of humor.

I am not really certain how original my contribution to music is as I am obviously an amateur.