I was studying Francis of Assisi for quite some time, when Benedict was still the pope. And I was studying it for a song that I did for my last album, 'Banga.'

God's image is the married couple, a man and woman, together. Not just the man. Not just the woman. No, both of them. That's God's image.

I don't even remember the last time I bought an album, honestly.

People were a little leery when I was doing the press for my last album 'Rumble Doll,' yes. It's always that thing that this is a dilettante or a pet project.

I was never a singer; I can't play any instruments; I had no training. Plus, I was brought up in a time when all the great rock stars were male. I didn't have any template for what I was doing. I did what I did out of frustration and concern.

I am still a very optimistic person. I continue to do work with joy.