My dad's Irish music was such a huge influence.

I like being a strong, independent woman, and to be honest, I was never afraid to be on my own.

In fact, I'd just like to own something. Everyone thinks I'm glamorous, rich and famous but all I've got is some recording equipment and a battered old BMW.

I always want to bring emotion across in a straightforward way. I don't want to get histrionic when I'm singing. For me that's just not interesting; it goes too far down one road.

The older you get, the more you realize you're drifting toward a direction, and sometimes your significant other drifts into an opposite direction. You can't blame anybody for it.

I really enjoy being single again. I spent a lot of time in a relationship and the nearer we came to the end, the more difficult it got. You don't see things clearly as long as you're still involved.

There will be no white flag above my door, I'm in love and always will be

It's great to just disappear, grab a suitcase, switch the answering machine on and just go somewhere else.

Inside everybody's hiding something.

And we danced, and we drankAnd I've seen something you probably never got the chance to seeDon't worry, MaryCause I'm taking care of DannyAnd he's taking care of me

I write about the things I feel strongly about.

...people who don't live at least a little bit in fear, have nothing left to live for.

Biography is history seen through the prism of a person.

Don't make much ado about nothing.

Everything in tennis is so neat and nice but boxing has sport down to its essence; it is very pure and I like that.

When you create a show, and create characters, these people are like children to you.

A man who desires to get married should know everything or nothing.

This I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual.

I would never want to be a trend-spotter, in any field. I just think I would be bad at it. I have very limited range, in terms of the tone of the show, that I'm capable of making.

One of the richest countries in the world - the United States of America - is facing a real ethical dilemma in terms of providing equitable access to health care.

Let's kill somebody to Sinatra! Or to early Elvis!