Amy Lee Quotes

At the end of any really long tour you need to get your head in order.

The way that I've always gone about making music, the rule of thumb, has just been to make what I love.

When Evanescence took time off, I bought a big concert harp and started taking lessons like I was in high school again, which was really, really fun. I felt like I was learning again.

I like Israel. The fans are incredible. It was the best.

Success gave me confidence as an artist. And now I'm able to do what I want without anybody thinking it's dumb.

Writing music is my therapy. It’s very purifying!

L.A. doesn't have any big personality to me; it's not inspiring.

I've realized that Evanescence is who I am.

The only place I'm recognized is at the mall, because that's where the teens are.

Life can be tough sometimes. But I think it just starts with admitting, 'Okay, the world's not perfect, how do we live our lives within that and not be miserable?'

I don't want to ever be a quote-unquote rock star. I want to just be me.

I've gotten to where my hair is like my onstage prop; I need to hide behind it and throw it around - it's my slo-mo effect.

I never really did abandon my true self. It's not like I invented this imaginary person and started to be her.

I write by myself initially. That's the way I've always written, just working on pure thought by myself. Then I bring it to the table with whoever I'm collaborating with.

I'm not the fastest writer. I can't just crank out ideas that are good enough.

I love folk; that's a big part of my background.

'The Nightmare Before Christmas' is my number one biggest influence artistically in every way.

Despite any warnings, she continued to move towards the flames he had ignited within her. Her limbs tingled as the fire spread, each touch of Alex's hands and lips caused a wave of cinders.

If there's one thing I believe, its that I don't know anything and anything can happen

So often our power lies not in ourselves, but in how we help others find their own strength.