At the end of the day, the only thing I ever wanted to feel was loved. So I think if I could give someone a piece of advice, it's really learn how to be kind to yourself. In all of our ugliness and all of our brokenness and our bad choices, to really learn to nurture that part of yourself that can be your own big sister in a way.
Sara BareillesI'd like to think I could physically manage doing that, but I don't think it feels authentic to the kind of performer that I am. I think that, for me, being stationary and just sort of singing the songs seems to be the most connected and authentic expression for me on stage.
Sara BareillesSo how do you do it, with just words and just music, capture the feeling that my Earth is somebody's ceiling?
Sara BareillesThe struggle is to stay present enough when you're taking your next step forward that you're really making your most honest choices.
Sara Bareilles