But looking back, the fact was that I had a couple of big hits too quickly and it was simply too much for an introvert like me to handle.

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

Just watching my cats can make me happy.

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

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

I'm glad I made a piece of art that can be interpreted so widely. Art is always interpreted subjectively