The pop world has really opened its doors.

Inspiration quite frequently arrives as a surprise. The key is being open to it.

I think doing variations on a classical theme is a dangerous thing to do.

You have to be clear what your message is and what you're doing. I mean, Miley Cyrus is an amazing talent, and sometimes you kind of just want to say, 'We know you're not Hannah Montana anymore. We know that, my dear. My darling. Now, go be great.'

I was very close to my mother as the youngest of three. She was my playmate.

Being able to hear an opinion. And then how to apply that opinion is something I am learning and working with every day. What can be tricky is how to differentiate a good suggestion that you should apply to your work [from] someone's personal taste at their opinionated best.

I guess my husband is a muse as well.