We are supposed to enjoy the good stuff now, while we can, with the people we love. Life has a funny way of teaching us that lesson over and over again.
I'm terrible at relationships. I consider myself to be smart and a good mother but it's taken me this long to realise you don't have to marry a guy after three days or dump him.
Proving I'm a good mother is the one achievement I'm most proud of. It's brought out the best in me.
I would make tea for Joni Mitchell or clean her car, anything to be in the studio and watch her work.
I have the life of Riley. I take my kids to school, do a bit of work in the afternoon, pick my kids up, microwave a meal, hang out with my kids, and work for a couple of hours.
I wouldn't consciously pursue trying to make something for the charts. It's just not in my scope now. I'd rather stick needles in my eyes.
Prince used to call me up 3am in the morning and invite me to hear some of his new songs.
Any time I have to get on a plane and leave my kids for a few days, it's kind of tortuous.
When I was working with David Cassidy at the Rio, I made an album of updated versions of some 1970s disco tunes. I had a blast.
It's very validating when you are new in the industry to get awards. It boosts your self-esteem.
