I was taking singing lessons, and they'd say, 'Your voice is too hoarse. You have to do more exercises.'

I used to hate the sound of my voice.

Speech lessons probably did more for my singing voice - they teach you breathing, resonance.

Everybody understands friendship, and friendship is different than love - it's a different kind of love. Friendship has more freedom, more latitude. You don't expect your friend to be as you think your friend should be; you expect your friend just to love you as a friend.

There is nothing more boring than doing singing exercises.

When I wake up every morning, I smile and say, 'Thank you.' Because out of my window I can see the mountains, then go hiking with my dog and share her bounding joy in the world.