Being a writer is a very private, internal process. Ultimately I am more the writer, being an introvert.

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.

I am searching for the truth. Somewhere, it's in the music.

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.

Thank God I have music to vent my emotions. I'd be in a prison if I didn't.

At the age of 15 months my daughter was diagnosed with very bad asthma, and essentially I put my career on hold for a good eight years.

But at the age of 44, I sure hope to be a better businesswoman. I want to get the music straight to my fans.