I don't know where my father is from. I just don't. He's lived in so many countries.

Strangely, I feel that I become increasingly reclusive in my normal life and more open and candid in my music.

I make mistakes. I say stupid things. I do idiotic things. And, quite frankly, I'm proud of them. Why not make mistakes?

I realize that of all people, I am no expert on parenting or marriage.

Sometimes I dress like what I want for lunch, because all I can think about is having a tuna sandwich.

I was brought up in many different cultures, moving around all the time, and I find my identity in my songs. I project the identity I want to have throughout the songs that I write.

When you're not part of a club, you have to find another way of surviving.

I have opinions on everything. I'm a stubborn old mule. The biggest problem is keeping my mouth shut.

The stage is my territory, my boxing ring. That's where I'm free.

I say I have a midlife crisis every time I start and finish a record.

You can only get over your fears if you attack them head on.

In deep of suffering, I found my soul.

Those who know who one should die knew how one should live.

My religion is to live - and die - without regret.

Good, bad or indifferent, if you are not investing in new technology, you are going to be left behind.

Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach.

I think a lot of the romantic comedies need to catch up with what's actually kind of happening.

It's the clothes that influence the music I'm going to play.

I liked getting the Grammy more than not getting it.

My struggles with myself seldom reach aerobic level.

When you love someone, you want that person to know that she's is your everything.