"When I started performing, there were certain issues that never came up when you looked at a girl in a band. But, without using any names, I do think that in 2011 there were setbacks to female imagery. We went backwards very briefly to a time period almost like the 80s. It was archaic. Like, ‘Why are we talking about this? This is so sexist.’ I just try to do what I believe in and think is strong. I don’t like wearing dresses on stage, because I’m not a girl. I’m a 30-year-old woman."