I don't think I've ever put it in words before. But daddy took a gun and ended his life and took momma's with him.

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.

I'm not a big birthday guy I never have been.

If I remember correctly, a writer is someone who wants to convey information. Language or writing is a code

In designing Supergirl, I wanted to embrace the past but more importantly, thrust her into the street-style action hero of today.

Polygamy: An endeavour to get more out of life than there is in it

The Superman is the meaning of the earth. Let your will say: The Superman shall be the meaning of the earth!

Oh, all those ridiculous people with zero talent who spend their lives making sure everyone knows their name. Those stupid, stupid people.

My mum gave up so much to have me, and now I want to repay her.

The office of liberality consisteth in giving with judgment.

There's love, and certainly children you care about more than yourself. But nevertheless, we're alone in our heads.

Life sweeps you up. Some people resist a lot. I probably haven't resisted very much.