It's occurred to me I need to laugh at myself more and that I don't need to be some sad folk singer all the time. I don't want to be the queen of pain.

Most people like the sad songs. Some of the oldest songs known to man are sad. Listening to a voice singing something sad is a really great way to help you to feel sad when you need to.

I don't necessarily buy any key to the future of happiness, but I need a little place in the sun sometimes or I think I will die.

You must always know how long to stay; and when to go.

Everyone is tortured. Do you know anyone who isn't?

I'm confused that there is a lack of faith in listening to and deciding what is a great song and instead going for these formulaic, bad songs over and over again. But that's what happened when people from beverage companies bought record labels and radio stations as opposed to people who love music owning record labels.

I think listeners are hungry to hear quality.