The benefit of the radio is, something beyond your realm of knowledge can surprise you, can enter your realm of knowledge.

There is an assumption that if you're young and pretty, you will get all these opportunities that are way beyond your musical foundation.

There's enough time in the day: If you go to bed at 10 and start your day at 6, there's a lot you can do in a day!

Your sanity is harder to get back than money or contacts. You are the magic. You are the art. You can't lose that.

My earliest attempts at writing were when I was seven. I would sit at the piano and transcribe the songs I heard on the radio. I'd change little things in the music and write different lyrics.

You don't have to be fearless to do anything; you can be scared out of your mind. I fear that I won't get better and that I won't have time to practice. To be called a 'jazz musician' - it's a big responsibility.