Unfortunately, being a woman in society means that sometimes you have to sort of quell what is instinctually broad and magnificent and magical about you.

Some people say I smile too much.

I can only speak for myself and my own music, because that is what I am most familiar with, and I write about things that I am living or experiencing.

From the beginning, I felt that Heavy Metal is not just about music but also something that you feel with your heart. It is music that helps you express your emotions and feelings.

No self-respecting gay guy would have ever made some of the hair and clothing choices I am still trying to live down.

One thing is for sure, for the rest of this career, I will play this game how I want to play it and, while I am not going to disrespect anyone, I am going to voice my opinions.

It was always hard for me to find clothes.

I love Kashi. I eat cereal like a little kid. I carry it in my purse.

I like to think of myself as a storyteller.

I'm not one for a public display of my life.

When my kids are in college, maybe I'll drag my fishnets and high heels out.

I felt it was time for there to be a document of what we sound like now.

I've literally, in my entire life I've had two guys come up to me and ask me out. Other than that I have had to go and try to like spend time with them, or sort of start the conversation, basically...

Be life-minded and that will come through in your performances. Guessing what the 'industry' wants too much will stifle your true expression.

The experiences I go through... everything you hear in my lyrics is real. Good or bad, I take it all in and put it all on the mic.

I've always said that, growing up in postwar Japan, I never felt any connection to my work through those experiences. The work I do really comes from inside myself. For me, being born in Japan was an...

I don't have a set way of dressing or a uniform, though I kind of wish I did. But then again, I also love that I can be any sort of character I want - that's a little bit of the actress coming out of...

I'm not an actor because I want my picture taken. I'm an actor because I want to be part of the human exchange.

I'm from Naperville.

I never go out during the day without sunglasses.

My style offstage is so different from onstage. I love a pair of sexy heels with jeans, a nice jacket, or a little dress.

I'd like to have mass appeal, but not at the expense of what I am and what I do best.

My sex appeal lies in suits and ties, but my body is femme.

When I sing, it's just... comfort is a stupid word, but it is.

The more you understand me, the less characters I can play.

I'm a pretty personal comedian.

I would rather just do the things I want to do.

I think I'm a bit like Tigger, always bounding around. Where it comes from I don't really know; probably too much espresso.

Everything I do has a certain quality, a certain flair, a certain flavor. I like to eat the way I like to dress, the way I listen to music: put it all together, and it's a great party.

There's really nobody who taught me how to dress.