If not for music, I would probably be a very frustrated scientist. It's one way to answer the question, 'What is the meaning of life?' I feel music answers it better.

I wanted to be a cheerleader, like my sister was - all the most popular and beautiful girls are cheerleaders and I wanted that, and it demolished this vision of myself. That's when I found the piano, when music saved me; that's when I first attempted to write my own songs.

I hope and believe we are paving a better future for female artists to come

The monsters are in your own head

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.

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

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