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But at the age of 44, I sure hope to be a better businesswoman. I want to get the music straight to my fans.

When I turned 19 I kinda realized that I needed to write my own songs instead of singing songs written by other people.

I started writing songs at 17.

I've been writing songs since I was at least 20. That's what I wanted to do before I became a model.

No one told me I had to make something that would sell, but I personally want everyone to like my music.

I have writing songs on my own for about six years.

I basically had the idea when I was 18 that I wanted to write my own songs. I knew it was going to be a long, tough road, and I was like, if I just begin now, by the time I'm 40, I'll be good at it.

I had this contract to write songs for people when I was about 18. I don't think any of them were taken up; I was a complete failure at it! But I've kept doing it, writing little songs for myself.

I like to buy records for people, make a present of the music.

I've never wanted to use my age as a gimmick, as something that would get me ahead of other people. I've wanted the music to do that.