I can't tell you how lucky I feel to be able to collaborate with some of my dream producers.

I like to mix and match vintage with designer. It's how I create my own style.

I've never been an all-black girl. I like pinks and blues and greens. If you come over to my closet, you'll be able to find a rainbow of things to wear.

I waited for my first kiss.

I guess there's a part of you that always wants to try something a little bit different than what you’ve done before.

One of my favorite things to make is homemade sushi. I know how to make the rolls and it's really fun to do.

What I like is a life that is full of surprises and [that has] no routine.

I like when the song starts to take over and you feel like you have to dance more than write.

Life's too much fun to have it go in just one direction.

For nighttime or for an event, I'm all about the nice heel. Something that's still walkable but definitely very elegant.

I went to a Canadian college for performing arts and then I auditioned for Canadian Idol. That honestly was my golden ticket.

If your anger is the result of your sadness or if your sadness is result of your anger, you are undoubtedly suffering from disorientation.

When men are ruled by fear they strive to prevent the very changes that will abate it.

You write the way you think about the world. My motto in times of trouble - and I'm speaking of life, not writing - is 'no humor too black.'

There's nothing better than going out there and seeing USA on your leotard.

The power of intention is a critical factor in all areas of life. Simply by intending to create synchronicity in your life, you can nurture that result.

pg.9 "In my heart there's a peaceful anguish, and my calm is made of resignation.

You know, Arabs are critical of United States foreign policy, but they also associate the U.S. with democratic principles and opportunity.

All growth, including political growth, is the result of risk-taking.

I'm about going out in the world and noticing stuff, and going home and writing it down, and putting it next to other stuff I've noticed and seeing what happens.