The river was always there inside of me, but I was very shy. I could see that this was my path. I felt destiny in my own music.

I'm accepting I'm not living that younger, dreamed version of myself in the big city.

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.

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

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

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.