I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I'd fail. I said to him, 'Someday, when we're not together, you won't be able to order a cup of coffee at the f***** deli without hearing or seeing me.'

I don't like to gamble, but if there's one thing I'm willing to bet on, it's myself.

The barrier to success is not something which exists in the real world; it is composed purely and simply of doubts about ability.

I finally made up my mind I wanted to be an actress and I was not going to let my lack of confidence ruin my chances.

Not 'I don't give a f-' to just be reckless and do whatever, but 'I don't give a f- what they say.' ... I know who I am and what I'm doing in my life and what I've accomplished and continue to accomplish as a performer, as a writer, as an artist, as a person, as a human being. I'm happy with the man I'm becoming.

Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe.