I personally do not listen to a lot of music. It helps keep my mind free. I don't want to sound like someone else from the get-go. I want to express myself and the world in my head.

There's something to be said for being classically trained on piano, but not having your whole makeup be tied to one instrument.

For me, it's really day to day. I don't really plan ahead and I like to be excited about what I'm wearing. Being on the road all the time, it's various articles of clothing that keep me inspired and feeling good. A fun or beautiful thing to wear can change your day. I think spontaneity and not adhering to any narrow styles keep me happy.

I don't like to read the Internet; I'm not aware of what's going on.

I was in a Led Zeppelin cover band in high school, and my highlight was playing "Misty Mountain Hop" at a coffee house in Wayne, Pennsylvania. I wasn't allowed to play any instruments; I could only be the singer because I was a girl.

When something goes into the world, you immediately begin to develop another perspective on yourself, another identity.

I think sometimes songwriting becomes diluted when you have lots of components to mask a lack of core.