The only country that hasn't liked my music is my own.

I only watch TV when I go to hotels.

To me, music has to be about freedom. It's the most important thing in my life.

Life is good. Or at least, it's always interesting.

Who says soul has only one colour?

I'm supposed to be taking time off. But I'm still writing and I have this Gap advert lined up.

If you remember one thing from talking to me, remember this: I am just a girl who makes noises - and I'm incredibly lucky that people happen to like those noises.

It's like, 'You're not allowed to change. That's not fair. We like you like this.' But I don't. So let me expand and express myself.

It's ok to be sassy, but I'll never be trashy, it's ok to be nasty, but you got to keep it classy now

It would just be nice if everybody would be nice.

If I could be a doctor and save lives I would, but I can't so I sing songs.

You can, and you will. If you're going to carry any belief, carry one that empowers you. Believe in your unlimited potential.

The idea that 20% of the features will get you 80% of the value may well be correct, but it also means that on important tasks, you're giving the customers B-grade experieence where it matters most.

The old days were the old days. And they were great days. But now is now.

Our imagination it is our greatest ally . . . Imagination is a very, very powerful thing. It literally invents the path before you.

I tell you this as a cautionary tale: beware of getting what you want. It's bound to disappoint you.

If you never feel like giving up, then your dreams are too small

I'm sorry you don't get it, Mom. Sometimes I don't get why I do the things I do. I just know I wake up every morning and wish I was dead.

As a person, I believe that I am sensitive, which helped me be the artist I am.

Everybody knows that if you're born in America, you are a citizen. No, you're not.

This is what I want in heaven... words to become notes and conversations to be symphonies.