I hated the makeup. I hated all that pancake makeup. I didn't really like dressing for parts.

Should I pursue a path so twisted? Should I crawl defeated and gifted?

Obviously, I'm not homeless. I'm not an old alcoholic. I'm not jumping trains. I just like to live in a certain way.

I still don't want to be put in the feminist bag. I'm a humanist.

As I grew up, one of my strongest allies has been my sister.

I know I'm a strong performer. I'm not an evolved musician.

I had met Michael Stipe, and he was such a kind person, and extremely understanding, so I asked him if he knew a photographer who would come to Detroit, where I lived, who would be child friendly and who would respect my home. Michael suggested Steven [ Sebring]. One day a knock came at my door, and when I opened it, there was Steven. He's been like a brother ever since.