[Early on,] the attitude was that what I was doing wasn't music.
Human spirit, things that aren't tangible, fascinate me, so I'm always researching mind, spirit, soul.
My music is like my freedom space.
Do whatever rejuvenates you. It might be a cooking class, cocktails with the girls, or just private time with the hubby. We all have our moments where we run out of steam because we've given everything we've got to everyone else. Whoever decided that was a good thing? It's not. Everyone needs to refuel.
We all think there is a formula, (but) as long as we love our children, that's really the only solid thing I know that works across the board.
Controversy is always a beautiful thing. I love controversy and I try to fan it as much as I can without having my husband's head pop off!
It's very important to prioritize. I know, for me, my family comes first. That makes every decision very easy.
You have to train your brain to be positive just like you work out your body.
The profoundest affinities are the most readily felt; they remain a background and standard for all happiness and if we trace them out we succeed.
Working on a novel is very solitary and I get to be the boss. I'm the dictator, so I win every battle. So, in that sense, novels are easier because you don't have to answer to anyone. And then, you go into something like film and there are more cooks in the kitchen, so to speak.
In coming to the Congress as a new Member and becoming a fellow Blue Dog, we have had an opportunity to share and really spend a great deal of time in examining the challenges that our Nation finds itself in in getting its fiscal house in order.