Rather than deal with problems in relationships, I've always moved on. That's why I'm one of the very few survivors as a woman, you know.

The art world was not initially really accepting my kind of work. I was ahead of my time.

We artists have the dignity to tell the truth to the people, unlike politicians.

I think that there is a sort of spiritual power that is translating into our bodies as we perform. Performers give, and giving is so important. It can heal. That is my experience, anyway.

I'm not interested so much in collaboration. You see that from the history of my albums.

We’ve been filled with great treasure for one purpose: to be spilled.

Sometimes I have compared myself with a scientist or something: when you discover something and you don't expect the whole world to understand it. I always thought I was doing that kind of activity, in art and in music too.