For me music is a vehicle to bring our pain to the surface, getting it back to that humble and tender spot where, with luck, it can lose its anger and become compassion again.

I'm used to adversity and working really well in difficult situations. It was hard for me to accept the success

The monsters are in your own head

I want to sit with my legs wide open and laugh so loud that the whole damn restaurant turns and looks at me.

Far away, to an infinite world I escape. I'm clear and calm, I'm unafraid. Sunless days, in my sheltered milkyway. In Saturn's rings I feel no pain.

The flower has opened, has been in the sun and is unafraid. I'm taking more chances; I'm bold and proud.

I struggled with being in the public eye, losing my anonymity when my star rose quickly in the late 90's. But I need the challenge of showing up and getting up there to spill my guts and connect with my loyal folks.