I love the classic crooners, but I got that from my mother – she worked in a record store.
I’ve had to keep exploring different ways of presenting the music so I don’t repeat myself.
I’ve worked with many powerful men in the music industry.
If I was writing songs just for me I’d only play them in my living room, alone.
There is a phenomenal amount of pressure on women in this industry: they are considered vintage by the time they hit their mid-30s.
There are ways to stimulate being prolific, and part of that is making pilgrimages, and being open to listening, changing up the routine.
The pop world has really opened its doors.
Right now, half the world is depressed and they need to be entertained.
People assume that all artists make for terrible business people, but I’m in complete charge of my own career.
My father was strict, but he recognised my ability and got a lot of flak from the church for supporting me.
My father has a pragmatic mind. He marched with Dr. King in the ’60s, and he’s very much for women’s rights.
My ears are huge. If there’s ever a problem with a plane I’m on, they could just put me on the wing and I’ll land the sucker.
My childhood was extreme.
It’s fun to write your set list 20 minutes before and keep the crew very much on their toes.
I like involved projects.
I like cosy, intimate houses.
I became a mom at 37 and having a child has been an emancipation for me.
I am the worst influence. If you can’t handle your vices, then I am the Devil.
Even if everything else is downplayed, I’ll wear good shoes.
As the sun sets, we’ve all had those nights where you question your choices and where your life is going.