The earliest issue I can remember going through was body image issues. I was a chubby little kid and I got made fun of for it. I dealt with horrible, horrible self esteem issues, and I still struggle with that. I think it's what taught me a lot of empathy and compassion, though, but there are those days where I look in the mirror and I still see twelve year old fat Sara.

I have a tendency when I feel myself getting stuck, my impulse is to go to my cupboard and find chips to eat.

Compare where you are to where you want to be, and you'll get nowhere

Late night writing is also good, too, but in New York, you've got neighbors. I try to be a good neighbor.

I love the morning time. There's something about having the day in front of you.

I have been influenced by many different artists at many different stages of my life. Starting out, it was people like Elton John, Billy Joel, Ben Folds, and Fiona Apple. As I got older I got deeper into the work of bands like the Beatles, artists like Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Etta James, and Joni Mitchell.

I'm starting to believe in the power of a name. Because it can't be a mistake if I just call it 'change.'