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

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.

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

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

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.

There is nothing that an intellectual less likes to change than his mind, or a politician his policy.

The more beauty you see, the more beautiful you become.

She closed her eyes and let the rain fall on her face, and after another second, I could not have said what were raindrops, and what tears.

When I die it will be game over, ... but I know one life is short, to be selfish is not the best decision, to make an incrediable self-image is the best.

A person needs at intervals to separate himself from family and companions and go to new places. He must go without his familiars in order to be open to influences, to change.

The coherent way of investigating any field is to examine its possible relatedness to other things.

...who proved that you don't have to do what your parents want, or what your boyfriend wants, for you to be happy. You just have to be yourself, for there is no love greater than self love

Brain against brute force - and brain came out on the top - as its bound to do.

If you love someone, you should say it often, You never know when they'll be layin' in a coffin. Wake up, it's important that you know that No one on Earth is promised tomorrow.

Dance when the moon sings, and don't cry about troubles that haven't yet come. (Moon Called)