The music I play and write is all reflective of myself and the experiences in my life. I feel like my whole journey is just collecting stories and songs along the way.

Touring is my favorite part of being a musician. All the places I've traveled and lived affect me in many different ways. Good and bad.

Some people don't take me seriously, so I had to work harder.

I grew up always hanging out with boys, and I always wanted to play rock 'n' roll with boys, and so I've always acted kind of like a man.

I worked really hard to develop me as an artist and as a musician. I have so many different influences and play so many different instruments, I don't think anyone knew what to do with me!

I think I have the best of both worlds because I am a woman, but I'm also a tomboy.

People want real. And there are a lot of women out there doing that.

I was born out of a Vegas marriage: My parents got married three days after they met.

Sometimes I'm really funny, sometimes I'm quiet, sometimes I'm shy, but I'm constantly changing.

We have potential. Who needs medals? I'd rather have potential than medals any day.

Nobody is a villain in their own story. We're all the heroes of our own stories.

I think it's the business part of the word show business that causes me the most concern.

I do remember how sexy my collection was after I first got involved with Stephan [Weiss]. That's one thing I don't have in my life now and...if anything, that's one thing I would love.

A story needs rhythm. Read it aloud to yourself. If it doesn't spin a bit of magic, it's missing something.

English humor resembles the Loch Ness Monster in that both are famous but there is a strong suspicion that neither exists.

When I started competing, you had to have your coach there. Now you can be coached from a home office via Skype or video. That's not the same as having them on the field with you.

That's the position I place myself in always. I don't know. It says follow me. It pulls you right through, just by the nose.

I had panic attacks during rehearsal. There were times when I really thought I wasn't going to be able to do it.