They're all personal and self-created challenges that I think I've overcome within myself. Being confident enough to get on stage and play, things like that.

I met PJ Harvey when I was in England, and the first thing I want to do when I meet a songwriter I admire is to ask them how do they receive songs.

I just have to do prayers and meditation and affirmations to myself as I go throughout the day, and that's the only way I'm able to make it through some days.

When I was a kid, I always wanted to go to Europe, to go to Africa, to go traveling.

I am always excited about playing in front of live audiences because I really enjoy it, for the most part.

My challenges have not been around music. My hardest thing in music was just sitting down and teaching myself how to play and believing in myself.

As I try to get around with a guitar, a banjo and a suitcase of high heels and dresses, I treasure that little ukulele.