I have to feel the audience. I enjoy that feeling of community.

I go to a very visual place when I'm singing. It's very cinematic and I get this feeling of space. I love when music does that.

I still hold on to the idea that a record can really change the way I feel.

I often find myself on my knees praying to something or someone to not be in control.

I think Depeche Mode music somehow appeals to the oddball, to the person who is looking for something a little bit different.

I have the urge to still be part of the world, the universe, of life. Through music I have the feeling that I come a little closer to that.

New York is a great place to feel inspired all the time.

Vocally, I really like going into the darker side of myself.

Joy comes from places you least expect it. Its usually the simple things, like watching my son play basketball or going through Central Park when the blossoms are blooming.

Really, what I'm always drawn to is the voice - PJ Harvey , Björk . If the voice interests me, then I'm interested to listen to what's happening.

I do use texting as a great way to communicate quickly, but I dont Twitter or anything.

I'd come to realize that all our troubles spring from our failure to use plain, clear-cut language.

I'd like a relationship that was like two tree trunks side by side, strong but independent.

I am so constituted that I had rather read bad stuff than nothing.

Does your mother know that you're carrying a gun? I'm going to tell her. I'm going to call and tell her right now." Joe Morelli's mom

When his rolls royce was mobbed by fans the chauffeur said: ''do you want me to get them off the car?'' and Lennon replied: ''No - they paid for it, they can wreck it

If you do not look at things on a large scale, it will be difficult to master strategy.

A foolish picture I live in disgust, degradation being eaten by lust.

It is amazing how many people think they are doing blacks a favor by exempting them from standards that others are expected to meet.

I don't like English bands. They're too structured.

I had never met Woody Allen before Melinda and Melinda. My agent knew the producer of the movie and he suggested that we would work well together and then we did. We had a great time on that film.