I had taken some of my solo music into the record label. They didn't really care for the direction I was moving in and I found it really disheartening. They wanted a pop hit, which I understand in terms of making money. I get that. But what they were going to ask of me was something I wasn't prepared to deliver and I felt kind of trapped. I just stopped writing. I just stopped. It was stifling.

I'm 45 years old. I used to be a club girl, but that's not my world anymore. That doesn't mean I can't make music that excites. I think it's inspiring to see an artist you grew up with take another crack.

I have a lot of very close girlfriends and sisters - I'm from an all female family. My father often quips that even the cat was neutered!

I've got no timetable. I'm sort of sick of timetables, to be honest.

People don't associate red hair, pale skin, and freckles with beauty.

I mean, I tend to do my own thing, and that usually crosses purposes with everyone around me.

I'm 41, I'm a woman, not a kid. I have no interest in making silly pop music.