(about her father encouraging her to sing) My dad would give me $10, which is a lot of money when you're 9, to sing at church, on tables at restaurants, at family functions, just about anywhere.

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(On what separates her from other female artists) I want to push the envelope and...

(On what separates her from other female artists) I want to push the envelope and...

I got this Jesus tattoo on my wrist when I was 18 because I know...

I got this Jesus tattoo on my wrist when I was 18 because I know...

When I first started at 17 in Los Angeles, the hit song was 'Complicated', and...

When I first started at 17 in Los Angeles, the hit song was 'Complicated', and...

His eye for detail was so impeccable, he made me realize he was listening and...

His eye for detail was so impeccable, he made me realize he was listening and...

If people want a role model, they can have Miley Cyrus!

If people want a role model, they can have Miley Cyrus!

I think people appreciate a songwriter who shows different sides. The whole angst thing is...

I think people appreciate a songwriter who shows different sides. The whole angst thing is...

I know sometimes if I don't think about what I do or think about the...

I know sometimes if I don't think about what I do or think about the...

I've done a lot of bad things. Use your imagination.

I've done a lot of bad things. Use your imagination.

I wanted to be that quirky girl who writes funny songs that still have meaning.

I wanted to be that quirky girl who writes funny songs that still have meaning.

My party time is usually a dinner party with friends. I couldn't give a f**k...

My party time is usually a dinner party with friends. I couldn't give a f**k...

Your so supersonic, Wanna feel your powers. Stun me with your lasers, Your kiss is...

Your so supersonic, Wanna feel your powers. Stun me with your lasers, Your kiss is...

I don't take anything for granted.

I don't take anything for granted.

Besides my big boobs, it is probably my hourglass shape that is my best feature....

Besides my big boobs, it is probably my hourglass shape that is my best feature....

I really like to look like a history book. I can look 1940s, I can...

I really like to look like a history book. I can look 1940s, I can...

I really wanted to call this album Teenage Wet Dream.

I really wanted to call this album Teenage Wet Dream.

Im not coming out trying to prove anything to anyone, like, Oh, Im in assless...

Im not coming out trying to prove anything to anyone, like, Oh, Im in assless...

Maybe youre reason why all the doors are closed, so you can open one that...

Maybe youre reason why all the doors are closed, so you can open one that...

( After controversy over her song 'Ur So Gay' )It's not a negative connotation. It's...

( After controversy over her song 'Ur So Gay' )It's not a negative connotation. It's...

I'm really critical of my posture, it makes a big difference. And I try to...

I'm really critical of my posture, it makes a big difference. And I try to...

(revealing her high tolerance for alcohol) I can drink eight beers and feel fine the...

(revealing her high tolerance for alcohol) I can drink eight beers and feel fine the...