If You Treat Me Fairly,

Why Give Up Before We Try?

The Artists Who Have Inspired Me The Most In My Life Are The Ones Who Have Really Had Something To Say And Stand Up For. That, To Me, Is Part Of Being An Artist-having The Voice To Express Things That Need To Be Verbalized And Brought To Light. Unfortunately, I Don't Think That's A Priority For People, Because The Few Artists Who Do Have The Nerve To Take A Stand For What They Believe Get Shut Down In A Way.

Even If Your Family Isn't Quite There For You, Find The People That Support You And Hang On To Those People And Try To Let Go Of Those That Try To Take You Down.

I've Always Valued The Input Of The People I Love. So In The Past, Whenever I'd Make A Decision - What To Wear To An Event, Whether To Pursue A Job Opportunity - I'd Consult Those Closest To Me, Like My Mother, Husband, Or Manager.

Early On In My Career, I Was More Closed Off In Every Way. I Thought I Was Protecting Myself; Instead, I Was Robbing Myself Of All I Could Learn And Experience.