I don't interest myself that much.

She's got her God and she's got good wine, Aretha Franklin, and Patsy Cline.

You know, really - actually, it's funny because it's a sore spot with me because I have all these recipes that, you know, you have to measure things out and put them in. And then you bake it and it becomes this thing. And it's not a recipe.

When people compliment my cooking, it's like somebody telling me that they like my music. And it's great to be known for something else.

I love potatoes - they're my favorite food.

I finished high school, moved to Nashville for college, and set out to break into the music business. Every night when I called home with news of my experiences, my mom and dad would encourage me to keep taking those small steps.

Nobody who cooks does it with full hair and makeup in front of a TV camera.