I'm a liability to them - I'm a woman, I'm empowered, I'm an artist. I've had executives who can't come to my shows they're so scared of me. I've been a thorn in many people's sides just by existing.

I see the whole concept of Generation X implies that everyone has lost hope.

Running has made being depressed impossible. If I'm going through something emotional and just go outside for a run, you can rest assured I'll come back with clarity.

Music helps you find the truths you must bring into the rest of your life.

I breastfeed and I'll be breastfeeding until my son is finished and he weans.

When pain brings you down, don't be silly, don't close your eyes and cry, you just might be in the best position to see the sun shine.

I found that the more truthful and vulnerable I was, the more empowering it was for me.

the truth of who we are is innate goodness, and the whole journey is really about removing any obstacle or false belief that keeps us from knowing that

We're taught to be ashamed of confusion, anger, fear and sadness, and to me they're of equal value to happiness, excitement and inspiration.

I see my body as an instrument, rather than an ornament.

I'm a leave-the-bathroom-door-open nudist, which is sometimes disconcerting for my friends.

There is only one you. Stop trying to devalue yourself by trying to be a copy of someone else.

Action will remove the doubt that theory cannot solve.

Sometimes, when you want to make a difference in a person's life, stay out of it.

I love discovering new young brands and watching these fashion lines take off, like Peter Pilotto, Christopher Kane, and Clover Canyon.

We really believe that whatever we put our minds to, we can achieve.

I don't feel under-taxed in any way at all.

You're not too fat. You're not too loud. You're not too smart. You're not unladylike. There is nothing wrong with you.

I don't feel like I need to be on an island to be enjoying myself and relaxing.

I love singing, and I came to absolutely adore it in the later part of my career.