I don't talk about my personal life. But the relationships I've had have usually been with other musicians. It's just easier that way.

You can't roll a joint on an iPod, buy vinyl.

I think a lot of people think that my parents' deaths is why I write such sad songs, but that's not true. Those songs may just be the woman I am.

Be exceptional. Make tremendous efforts to be extraordinary. What a privilege to be here on the planet to contribute your unique donation to humankind. Just make sure you do so.

I feel like I've kind of gotten to a peaceful place in my heart.

So it's the greatest compliment in the world when people want to hear you sing. That means it feels good to them, so I keep doing it.

I am very picky about my people and my beer.

I've pretty much run the circle of labels and dealing with that whole kind of battle, because you're the one creating the music, but you're not the final say. That's always been hard.

I like rules that are broken.

I like to make great albums.

I didn't go to college.

Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.

The wonder of life shouldn't be squandered on insignificant or unbeneficial experiences.

I never thought a little time and space would turn into miles and worlds apart

Finish last in your league and they call you idiot. Finish last in medical school and they call you doctor.

Musicians can look forward to playing with the best musicians that ever played. They can even have their own band!

Hey you! I told you to slow that nag down! Because of you, I almost heard the opera!

My lyrics say I have morals, I have confidence, I have weaknesses, I have strong points, that I am a human being.

If I had found the words I was looking for, I would not have read so much.

The crime of inquiry is one which religion never has forgiven.

I'm a fan of music, first and foremost. So I do things from the perspective of a fan.