Quotes About Expression

With 'Boxer,' we made the kind of music we wanted to make and didn't really worry about what the expectation was.

I hate boxers who dance. To me that is a stinky style.

There are no Kleenex boxes on these loops, just so you know.

I'm sick of people putting boxes around everyone, telling you where and how you have to fit in.

It's not all the time, but you get a sense when you're reading something that it's no longer about boxing or the performance. It's personal.

Maybe I'll go to acting school. Acting is like boxing, you know.

I always tell people that I'll sound exactly like Alanis Morissette after I've had more boyfriends. I'll be just as anguished-sounding.

When I have a lot of emotion going on, I'll write. I write letters to my family, my boyfriend, anyone I'm trying to get my point across to. It's easier for me to express myself.

I'm big-busted... I can't always wear the cutest bras, and it makes me so mad.

I spent my whole childhood in leotards, tutus, sports bras; I was showing my midriff from the age of three.

Since I'm a Minnesotan, that bragging thing is a little hard.

I came up with all kinds of stuff. That was part of being great and having creativity. I'm not just bragging about myself. I'm just saying.

You're able to get into somebody's brain through song.

I can speak at length and use my brain. It's nice to be able to show that side of me.

I'm astounded by people who can listen to music when they write. I can only assume that they have multi-track brains, while mine is decidedly single.

I had brainwashed myself into saying things like, 'If people don't like what I'm writing then they shouldn't read it.'

When I sing for myself, I sing in a more free, athletic way. When I face an audience, there is always some fear that makes me put the brakes on a bit.

Type is your brand.

We feel a brand should be free.

I like to revamp things; like, I make to make things better in my eye, but I don't put out own lines... I just collab with my favorite brands.

I really like walking for brands where I like the clothes, because it's a big part of the whole thing.

I've always loved fashion, though I'm not good with brands.

I've had so much success. I had something to say, I got to say it, people heard it, and they agreed. That's every artist's dream. That's the brass ring.

You have to be very brave in that first writing session.