I went to a lovely school, and I got an incredible education. And I actually think that my education is what really sets me apart, 'cause I'm very smart.

I think that once you've had a few No. 1s in your career that you've kind of proven yourself and I don't feel the need to prove anything anymore.

I don't care what people think about me, I care what they think about themselves.

Sometimes I think that there's a fine line between impressionistic and messy.

I think what it really is, is that I date creative people. And I think that what intimidates them is not my purse; it's my mind.

I don't know that my schooling was conducive to wild ideas and creativity, but it gave me discipline, drive. They taught me how to think. I really know how to think.

I don't feel like I look like the other perfect little pop singers. I think I'm changing what people think is sexy.

I think that artifice is the new reality. It's more about just being honest and sincere to the core of what you do. Whether I'm wearing lots of makeup or no makeup, I'm always the same person inside.

In case you're wondering whether I lip synch, the answer is no... people think so because I sound so good.