I've always done a bass and drum solo that lasts about 10 minutes. The main thing is to use it only when you need to.

I was raised in a musical family - 5 girls and 1 boy - so all of us girls don't do gender. We were all made to believe that we could do anything we wanted and so we did. One of my early bands was with my sisters. I didn't really come across a lot of problems because I just didn't see it. I took myself seriously and so everyone else did too - this is my mantra.

Anyone who has had their heart broken learns to keep a little safety area. Even now in my relationship, I have something I can call my own in case something goes wrong. You need a place to retreat to.

I read and write classical piano and percussion, also guitar.

Len and I had parted musical ways and this was one of the problems.

My feet never touched the ground. Lots of good groups with crazy and unique images. It was wild. I spent all of my time doing gigs, TV appearances, interviews, or recording. I could write a book -- and probably will.

I've always done a bass and drum solo that lasts about 10 minutes. The main thing is to use it only when you need to.