You could travel the world, but nothing comes close to the golden coast. Once you party with us, you’ll be falling in love, Oooooh Oh Oooooh!
I went from zero to my own hero.
I love what I do and when I don’t love what I do, I’ll make a change.
I’m really happy to be on the cover as a strong female who has created her own career.
I’m okay with having horrible lower teeth.
You look at someone like Beyonce singing ‘Single Ladies,’ when we all know she’s married. Some of it is just for entertainment.
Touring is always important to me. It’s like a big IOU to my fans, because I know they are the reason I exist.
My parents were strict, but it was the world I lived in. I had no idea there was a world outside.
Maybe I’m competitive. I just feel like I have this gift that I’ve been given. It’s like, “Someone unwrap it! Here it is!” That drive can’t be held down. I have a lot of ambition.
I never want to be just one thing – I want to be multidimensional.
I love those documentaries where everyone is fabulous and always perfect.
I grew up not really having anything, so the idea that I can take care of my family and my friends now is a really cool bonus.
I have a confidence because my research shows that I should just really trust my instincts.
I come from a very non-accepting family, but I’m very accepting.
I can’t just be the girl who sang ‘I Kissed a Girl.’ I have to leave a legacy.
I came from a different mind-set growing up, and my mind has changed.
I think people appreciate a songwriter who shows different sides. The whole angst thing is cool, but if that’s all you’ve got, it’s just boring. Everything I write, whether it’s happy or sad, has a sense of humor to it.
I get a lot of the ideas when I’m resting – either when I’m meditating or getting some kind of work done on my back, like physical therapy or acupuncture. That’s where I get my best ideas, maybe because I’m balancing my body.
I don’t feel like I’m very pop-star lame, but I’m definitely not hipster-cool.
I’m every woman. It takes a village to make me who I am.