I think that once an artist has proven herself and you sell lots of records, you should be compensated.

Sad songs seem to work for me, but I don't want to be redundant; I want to add a little flavor.

I don't smoke often, maybe once or twice a month, but it makes me feel sexy and romantic.

I learned that I had to believe in myself and not just to be comfortable with the opinions of others. I'm just more in control; I finalize everything.

I often felt like I was walking around with this Scarlet Letter stitched to my chest from the way that people treated me.

Like Scarlett O'Hara, I won't be broke again.

I look at other artists who have had fabulous first albums, and you don't know what they're doing today. Who's to say I'll be an exception to that rule?