The most important thing to me as a songwriter is the breath. The most important thing I could say to somebody is, 'Sometimes I just breathe you in.'

People assume that all artists make for terrible business people, but I'm in complete charge of my own career.

Womanhood is a whole different thing from girlhood. Girlhood is a gift...Womanhood is a choice.

If you're a lame brain, then you're a lame brain. I can't help that.

I think having a child can really change you if you're open to it.

Getting people to go above and beyond the call of duty can be achieved but only if you, the artist, are willing to go above and beyond any and all calls of duty yourself.

I've had to keep exploring different ways of presenting the music so I don't repeat myself.