Well, I had a record deal since I was 18, and it got me where I am.

I wanted to be a rock 'n' roll star. It defines life for me. It's all I've ever imagined for myself.

I don't talk about my personal life. But the relationships I've had have usually been with other musicians. It's just easier that way.

The world has changed a lot since I started making records.I used to go into a studio and there were songs there, chosen for me to see if I liked them. I wasn't encouraged to write.

I feel like I've kind of gotten to a peaceful place in my heart.

So it's the greatest compliment in the world when people want to hear you sing. That means it feels good to them, so I keep doing it.

The only way to get ahead in the music business these days is to call up all your friends. To pool your resources.