From a timid shy girl I had become a woman of resolute character, who could no longer be frightened by the struggle with troubles.

You'll forget it when you're dead, and so will I. When I'm dead, I'm going to forget everything–and I advise you to do the same.

I want to be safe in the knowledge that I can tour and play festivals for a long time. The main thing is that I want a good reputation as a live performer. If I have that, I'd be so happy.

Don't necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.

To build my legacy and be that person I want to be, this is what it's going to take: to get on the road and travel. Let's do it that way.

There are two things which ought to teach us to think but meanly of human glory; the very best have had their calumniators, the very worst their panegyrists.

I used to take my mother to Yosemite. When I turned 14, I got my driver's license, and that's where she'd want to go, so I'd go take her there for two weeks.

Although we take it for granted, sanitation is a physical measure that has probably done more to increase human life span than any kind of drug or surgery.

To be a good writer... read a lot and write every day.

If you are not happy here and now, you never will be.

The primal duties shine aloft, like stars; The charities that soothe, and heal, and bless, Are scattered at the feet of Man, like flowers.