In so many interviews, they bring up the sexual aspect of the record. I've had some journalists say it sounds like I'm lying down in bed singing with a microphone. It gets so old!

I'm not just a doormat. I'm not just being stepped on all over the place. If you look at the bulk of my material, it's about trying to find some strength through that.

If you come into success too soon, you'll burn out and be finished before you know it. If you let the maturation process happen naturally, you'll be happier with yourself in the end.

I'm trying to learn how to tap into the power of my own being. I know it sounds corny.

We just did a few takes of a song and just picked the best one. It was real organic and genuine.

I guess you could write a good song if your heart hadn't been broken, but I don't know of anyone whose heart hasn't been broken.

I am trying to get right with God. I'm sort of making a statement about the excessiveness.

I don't mean to complain. I wouldn't trade my life for anything.

I feel a lot more comfortable being me these days. I'm constantly told that my work is good. A lot of fans and a lot of other artists say my songs and albums mean a lot to them. Isn't that what's important?

I grew up in a very literate, very independent household where people spoke their ideas and were very supportive of helping each other find their own way.

I have such a great band. We had played all this material on the road. I just wanted to let it fly.

I have to try different things to see what works best. Other people get impatient with that.

I just broke up with my boyfriend, and I've been spending more time alone than I'd like.

I mean, whose songs don't focus on tragedy and loss?

I started writing more with my voice in mind.