When you have a knowledge of history, it's very soothing. When there's continuity in your life, it's soothing.

There's this whole sense of judgment and who's right and who's wrong and who's moral and who's going to be punished.

I am always hoping to do another CD. This atmosphere has been difficult.

I really have a problem with any kind of drug, I always have.

I certainly wish Gov. Palin no harm. I'd just like her to explain to me how she can hold such outrageous views...and then go back to Alaska.

I'm not saying I'm some high priestess. I do things, I'm sure, that are damaging, but it's certainly not on purpose.

I think I've drawn from some of the most feminine women, like Jackie Kennedy. I am totally devastated that she's gone. She had it all.