My second record I used a producer, which was frustrating in a way, because I think a lot of the punky spirit and provocative nature of the lyrics didn't come across - the music was pretty. Jewel frustratelotlyric Change image and share on social
I didn't mean to be a songwriter; I just was writing for fun, you have all day to do it. I was homeless so that's all I had to do. Jewel dayfunhomeless Change image and share on social
There are a lot of things about fame that are not conducive to being curious. It's been important for me to cloister myself off. Jewel cloisterconducivecurious Change image and share on social
I have a life that I enjoy; I try and value the things that I think are worth valuing and everything else is icing. You know, it is a kick to go down the red carpet in that dress and then you go back home. Jewel backcarpetdress share on social
I developed a loyal following. No one knew I was homeless. Jewel develophomelessknow Change image and share on social
Forgiveness is the needle that knows how to mend. Jewel forgivenessmendneedle Change image and share on social
Records have never really been my strong suit. I've always been a much better live act. I didn't understand the language of the studio. You sing differently in a studio. The language, the craft - it's just a whole different deal. I avoided the problem on my first record by doing a live album. Jewel actalbumavoid share on social
I think family mealtime is really important. There's a lot of research that shows kids are going to do better in school and have more self-esteem if you can all sit down and eat together. Jewel eatesteemfamily Change image and share on social