I like to contribute. Even in my bands, I can't really just be the singer.

As far as making a living, acting has been much more lucrative. Music's been tough.

My dad died when I was 14. It was very sudden, traumatic, and confusing. I always felt I could have gone down a bad road at that point, but I made a choice to be a winner.

I'm not a part of any organized practices, but I believe heavily on love and the universe and what you give is what you get.

I ended up doing amazing things with my life; I'm well-read, educated and sophisticated - and I'm not the stereotype everyone makes me out to be.

I have played some very kind and loving character. I don't know why I'm so good at playing bad. I really don't.

I've made money doing things I love. DJing was a hobby. When I bought my turntables my mom said, "Oh what now, Taryn?" But it became pretty fruitful right away. I come from a very music-oriented family.