I was getting a lot of pressure from people in show business about my being overweight because of medication, I was on 200 mg of amitriptiline. When I said this to my doctor, for some reason she took me completely off medication and she didn't really supervise properly.
Sinead O'ConnorIt's OK to assert yourself. Obviously, as a woman, I do experience the consequence of asserting yourself - you're not supposed to assert yourself.
Sinead O'ConnorWhen I kissed you, you didn't mind. I thought I tasted of too many cigarettes, but you tasted like wine.
Sinead O'ConnorWhen I sing, it's the most solitary state: just me, and the microphone, and the holy spirit. It's not about notes or scales, it's all about emotion.
Sinead O'Connor