They're just such different paths. It's amazing that they're so different, but she really feels so strongly about both. I always admire her commitment to design as well as boxing.

She's truly advanced for her age. She really has her own point of view (and it) usually takes designers (a long) period of time to gain their own confidence and own look. She's very gifted.

I just have to take my chances like any other composer.

Becoming a mother has been the best thing ever for me. It's become my life's work. Not just parenting, but sharing information and encouraging other women to be receptive to the basic nature of motherhood.

Both parents were very encouraging - especially my father. My father thought the sun rose and set with me. Neither one had a musical background or any musical talent. They liked classical music, but neither could carry a tune.

My music is all about an idealistic human personality. I have 19th-century ideals.