I turned down Prince William’s invitation for me to sing at his birthday bash because he was spearing animals in Africa and bringing publicity to it, and I thought that was pretty disgusting!
My mom has always wished me a daughter just like me.
I decided at 15 that I didn’t want to be one of those artists that gets up and sings love songs they don’t mean. I decided that I was going to be me to the fullest extent, that my songs were going to reflect relationships I’ve had, things I’ve been through, and even the stuff I’m embarrassed about.
I love the shows that are in dingy little dark clubs, smoky, no production whatsoever.
I think you learn more about yourself in the context of a relationship than you can outside of it.
I’d love to have time to do my hair, honestly. I’d love to be Victoria Beckham just for one day – to look that good. But I can’t.
I’m such a control freak, and it’s very hard for me to lose my inhibitions without something chemical inside me.
My definition of freedom is knowing who you are, and then being it. No matter what anyone else is doing. And naked parties of course.
Loads of my friends are lesbians, and it really annoys me that gay people aren’t allowed to get married in most parts of America. I’d go on a march for gay rights any time.
I’ve been asked to do ‘American Idol’ and ‘X Factor.’ I’m an Ed McMahon kind of girl. ‘Star Search?’ I’m in, all day long. It felt more authentic, and the market wasn’t oversaturated with karaoke contests.
I’m very much in the trenches, and I don’t live in the lap of luxury. I come from a working-class military family. We watch the news and read the paper and vote, so there’s always something to be upset about. I always have a certain amount of angst in my back pocket.
I’ve always felt like the underdog, and I’m comfortable with that label.
My parents divorced, and I didn’t have much of a daddy growing up.
My stage show is raw and unpredictable.
Cameron Diaz was so cute at the MTV Movie Awards when she pulled her skirt up and wiped her armpits.
Charting your own course isn’t just more necessary than ever before. It’s also much easier – and much more fun.
I’m taking my rats. Those are my friends for the tour. Thelma and Louise. They’re so cute.
I’m try-sexual. I’ll try anything once.
I’m very involved with PETA – People for Ethical Treatment of Animals – and Greenpeace and a lot of women’s shelter and clothing giveaways.
On her daughter: And she’s going through all these changes. You know, it’s just crazy times.