It's a big challenge for me to keep my integrity and some of my privacy intact.

Deadlines are meant to be broken. And I just keep breaking them.

I'm really lucky that my record companies have been patient with me and leave me alone and give me the time to make it right in my mind.

We showed the industry that female artists could attract the same audiences as the big male stars.

I don't like bad feelings gnawing away at me.

It's all kind of a big illusion: the white picket fence and the perfect marriage and the kids. Check that box off, check that box off, and move forward.