I Love The Creative Process. That's Always

I've Realized That Evanescence Is Who I Am.

Life Can Be Tough Sometimes. But I Think It Just Starts With Admitting, 'okay, The World's Not Perfect, How Do We Live Our Lives Within That And Not Be Miserable?'

I Write By Myself Initially. That's The Way I've Always Written, Just Working On Pure Thought By Myself. Then I Bring It To The Table With Whoever I'm Collaborating With.

The First Real Concert, Other Than Going With My Dad To See Three Dog Night, Was Smashing Pumpkins And Garbage. I Was Fourteen Or Fifteen. I Liked Shirley Manson Because She Reminded Me Of Annie Lennox. They Both Have These Deep, Sexy, Powerful Alto Voices.

When I Was In High School, I Listened To A Lot Of Death Metal Bands.