When you stop putting yourself on the line, and you don't touch your own heart, how do you expect to touch other people?

Being able to still make records is a privilege. I don't take it casually.

I think that other people covering my work is really exciting... Im really open to that kind of thing because I think interpretation is an art form.

People are the most fascinating mysteries I've ever read.

My father was strict, but he recognised my ability and got a lot of flak from the church for supporting me.

Tori's my legal name. My niece and nephews, they all call me Aunt Ellen, because I went by my middle name years ago, before I turned 18.

I've got tonnes of aboriginal and Native American art, but I'd like even more.