I rely on music heavily, just in life and in my work.

A sequel is such a daunting thing, because you don't want to lose the magic and the charm of the first one.

Don't be someone else's slogan because you are poetry.

Music, somehow, breaks through, to everybody.

To me, the good thing about living in L.A. is diversity in lifestyle choices, color, and religion.

I'm a good actress. That's why you know me as likable.

My parents were opera singers and voice teachers, so growing up, I admired musicians and dancers.