From the Associated Press (March 2001)

• "People want music to be uplifting and fun again."

(about upcoming VH1 movie "Teen Queens")

• "It addresses the fabricated rivalries between stars like Britney and Christina (Aguilera), and Tiffany and myself. Rivalries which, in my case, never existed."

(The title track to "M.Y.O.B." starts with kids singing and clapping. A nod to her teen-star status?)

• "In a way, yes. It's an acknowledgment of the fact that no matter how old I get or how sophisticated the music gets I'll always be youthful. The kids on that track are actually my nieces, Diana and Rebecca. The role I play on that song is kind of like an older sister, telling them about innocence lost and heartbreak. I'm always going to be connected to young people."

(Why did she choose "M.Y.O.B." as the title?)

• "It's kind of sassy, kind of youthful. It reflects what I've been going through in the industry in the past couple years. The industry is focused on one sound, and they said, 'That's your sound!' Nobody really wants to take the time to find out who I am, so I'm just like, 'Mind your own business. I'm doing it my way.'"

(What does she think about the new teen stars?)

• "I think every generation needs their teen idols. Kids making music for other kids has been around forever, and it will be around forever."

(The teen stars today dress sexier - what's changed?)

• "It's not that the industry's really changed. I was constantly being told to dress sexier. It's the oldest story in the book because record companies have to work harder to sell a more innocent image. Once we got past the record executives to they kids, they really related to it. The classy route is always the harder route. Maybe kids in general have changed. Kids in high school do dress more sophisticated and a little sexier."

(What does she think when she looks back on her career?)

• "I think with most people you look back on your childhood and say, 'That was me?' I never look back on my past with embarrassment. I'm proud of how far I've come emotionall, spiritually. I've made a conscientious effort to evolve as a human being. I look back... and I think, 'There's a little glimpse of who I am now.'"

From People.com (March 2001)

(though she's been busy in theater, people will see "M.Y.O.B." as a comeback - how does Deborah feel about it?)

• "I definitely do see this as a return to the pop genre. I haven't really been heard on the radio in eight years or something. I have been doing my theater thing. So it's not like I've hibernated and I'm re-emerging. I've been quietly honing my craft and I feel like I'm ready to come out and blow people away."

(as a former teen pop star, how does Deborah feel about turning thirty?)

• "I still have all the time in the world. People like Jennifer Lopez and Janet Jackson who connect with the youth still are all around 30. And yet at 30 you do have other things to say as well. And it really takes the pressure off, because all the big dreams I had when I was 5 years old I've really already fulfilled. Everything else at this point is icing on the cake. So it's a very exciting time."

(looking back now, was it difficult having so much success so young?)

• "It wasn't difficult for me. It made perfect sense to me. That was the time that I was meant to do all that. And I'm really glad that I did. I definitely wouldn't change a thing or take back any of the timing because I feel like, as an artist and as a person, I'm exactly where I want to be and need to be."

(what does Deborah think of the emergence of all the new teen-pop queens in the last couple years?)

• "It tends to come in 10-year cycles. Every generation needs their teen idols. But the sophistication level is definitely different. I look at these girls now and I go, 'Oh my God, I couldn't even walk in a pair of heels at that age.' I was kind of hidden away in my basement making music and not really focused on imaging and all that. That's a huge change, I think. But there's a lot of talent out there. It'll be interesting to see who survives and who falls off the bandwagon."

(does Deborah have any favorites among the new teen-pop queens?)

• "I think that each of them has their distinct strengths. Christina [Aguilera], vocally, is very much on the track that Mariah [Carey] was on. And imagewise, she's more in touch with what's going on on the street. Whereas Britney [Spears] is more theatrical. I can even see Britney emerging into film and TV. I think she's a personality more than anything. And I think Jessica Simpson is a class act. It'll be interesting to watch her grow and develop."

(does Deborah have any advice for the new teen-pop queens on how to manage their careers?)

• "I think the key is to always go with your gut. If you ever feel like you're fooling yourself, then you're trying to fool the public too and they're going to pick up on it. Stay true to yourself and it all kind of works itself out in the end. And if I could get all those girls in one room -- which I would love, actually -- I would tell them all to concentrate on having a life, being sane and doing whatever makes them happy. I think that's the key to life."

(was there a rivalry with Tiffany "back in the day"?)

• "It was so not there. We didn't even have the time to decipher who we liked or didn't like. We were both so crazed with work. My life has been so scandal-free, they had to make stuff up. I'm actually working right now with VH1 on a movie whose working title is 'Teen Queens.' It's about a lot of different aspects of being a teen idol, including those fabricated rivalries. I'll be acting as musical supervisor and coproducing and starring. I would absolutely love for Tiffany to work on it. I think that would be hysterical. She's a pal of mine now."

(do people still call her Debbie sometimes?)

• "Yeah. And I've only been known to knock a couple of them out [laughs]. It's funny, because I tried my whole childhood to get people to call me Deborah. And kids insist on calling you by a nickname. So I just went with it. And then eventually I just didn't feel like a Debbie. Now people think [Deborah] is like this statement on sophistication when it's really not. It's just simply my name."

From an MSNBC.com chat (April 6, 2001)

(what are Deborah's hopes for the "M.Y.O.B." album?)

• "Basically my biggest hope is to tour with it because I have big ideas for performing live. And basically, as with everything I release, I just hope that this music reaches the people its meant to reach and to affect in a positive way."

(is Deborah going the MTV route?)

• "I am going the Mtv route in terms of wanting to reach the younger audience who may not know me from my past recordings. But at the same time I always acknowledge that I am 30 years old, so I won't adjust who I am or what I do to fit the Mtv format. It would be great to reach so many people that they basically force Mtv into not being able to ignore me. LOL!"

(will Deborah be doing a concert tour to promote "M.Y.O.B."?)

• "I am planning on promoting through the summer, and at that point I'd like to think about touring. But I will be doing one-off performances in conjunction with radio stations around the country and TV performances such as the Weekend Today show which is tomorrow."

(any idea where Deborah will be touring?)

• "No definite tour plans yet. To keep updated on appearances, concerts, etc log onto www.deborah-gibson.com"

(would Deborah like to be in "Cabaret"?)

• "There were actually inquiries from the Cabaret camp, and I would love to play Sally Bowles some day."

(what was it like being in "Cinderella"?)

• "Touring with Cinderella was a blast. Eartha Kit is an amazing woman to work with."

(a lot of people make a big deal about Deborah's "name change" -- why does she think people are so fixated on it?)

• "That's a good question LOL! But I plan on spending more time in this business as Deborah then I did as Debbie, so eventually that fixation will have to wear off."

(what are Deborah's thoughts on the international scene?)

• "I love traveling overseas and find it amazing that music transcends language barriers, time changes, etc. Some of my favorite places to tour have been Japan and Australia. I have only been to Australia once, so I would put that high on my list of places I would like to re-visit."

(now that Deborah's older, how would she define "sexy"?)

• "I think that being sexy means being comfortable in your own skin and carrying yourself with confidence. I definitely don't think it's about clothing or showing skin."

(why didn't Deborah put as much energy into promoting her last few albums as she has this one?)

• "I put the same amount of energy into everything I release, but sometimes the public is simply not ready to embrace a particular style of music at any given time. It seems as if the kind of music I'm making right now truly fits in with what's going on in the current pop scene."

(what are Deborah's thoughts on the current pop scene?)

• "I'm very happy to see that pop music is getting a lot of recognition and respect at the Grammies. That's something that wasn't really happening when I first started recording. I really enjoy a lot of the younger solo female artists like Britney, Christina, Jessica, etc. Probably my favorite, vocally, is Lee Ann Rimes. I must say, however, I am a bit over the exposure that fabricated pop groups are getting. I think it gives kids a false sense of what the business really is like, and it makes it seem as if it's all as easy as showing up for an audition. 99% of the time it is a lot harder than that."

(just when it seems like Deborah is on the brink of mainstream success, another musical comes along. What is
Deborah's plan to bring her music back to the mainstream?)

• "Yes, it seems as if there's a point at which for several different reasons I do shift my focus. One reason is my sanity. LOL! because theater gives me some consistency in my life and I feel that that has to take precedence over promoting an album. That is a personal decision I stand by. But... I never say never in terms of going back into a musical if it is a dream role that I can't resist or if it compliments what I am doing as a recording artist."

(what are the advantages and disadvantages of releasing material on her own label, any why did she change the
name of her record label?)

• "It simply is a name change and it happened for business/political reasons. I came up with the name "Golden Egg" because it is a feeling shared by both my mom and myself that we are "sitting on the golden egg, waiting for it to hatch." I really feel that when people are exposed to this music, it will have a strong effect on them. In terms of advantages and disadvantages of having your own label, the biggest advantage is creative control, and not getting lost in the shuffle of a big machine. The disadvantages are things like not being able to trade favors to get radio play, not being able to piggy-back promotion with other known artists, etc."

(does Deborah write songs for other artists, or would she be willing to?)

• "Yes I do, and I would, but currently I'm focused on re-establishing myself."

(what is Deborah going to sing on the "Today" show?)

• "I will be singing MYOB with 6 dancers and 11 children including 4 double-dutch jumpropers and certain markets will air a performance of "Down That Road." Depending on the size of the crowd, I will be performing a third song, which has yet to be decided, so please come on down in person to show your love! LOL!!!"

(what does Deborah do in her free time)

• "This is actually kind of funny. I am sitting here right now during my free half hour of the day getting a manicure while chatting with all of you. LOL! Basically I do like to do those girly things that involve pampering myself. Also, I have 2 dogs and a cat who take up a lot of my time and, I'm a big movie and theater buff. The last theatrical production I saw was just last week. I saw the show "Bat Boy" at the Union Square theater, and it was a blast. I would have to say that that is my favorite thing to do in my free time, see musicals."

(where would one find songs like "The Most Beautiful Love Song" and "Without You"?)

• "Those are B sides. "Without You" was an extra track on a Japanese import."

From USAToday.com (May 2001)

(why did Deborah decide to go back to pop music now?)

• "I always, constantly write. I release an album because I have a collection of strong songs and I'm ready to explode. I love the challenge of theater, but I can only work for so long as a hired hand. I forget I'm not the writer or the producer. I needed to express myself fully."

(was any of her "squeaky clean" teen image with the teddy bears, hats, etc. exaggerated or invented?)

• "Minus the teddy bears, that's still who I am. I never did drugs, I've never been drunk in 30 years. I'm into clean living. I do yoga, take holistic medicine. I'm in tune with my body. I believe in facing situations head-on, not masking things. I don't know where along the way something got twisted where people have to suspend this part of themselves. Like you haven't lived unless you've taken drugs. No, I think the opposite. You're not living if you've numbed yourself. But somewhere it became synonymous with not having a backbone, not being candid, not living in the real world; when really it's quite the opposite. An image is really a heightened version of who you are. I was never prefab."

(what does Deborah think of the teen idols out today?)

• "I like them. I don't begrudge anyone's success. They are devoted to their careers. Britney is more of an entertainer and dancer. Her vocals are more about style and sound. Christina has a great voice, but I tire of riffing. Sometimes it's hard to find melody in music as a whole ... to get a sustained pure note. I like Jessica Simpson. She can really belt it out."

(if VH-1 did a "Behind the Music" on Deborah, what secrets would she reveal?)

• "I don't have a lot of skeletons in my closet, nothing scandalous. I suffered with anxiety attacks and depression between high school and college. There's something emotionally and chemically that happens at that time to a lot of people. There's a fine line between being a perfectionist and being obsessive over being a perfectionist. Whether you're bettering yourself or if it's a stress to the system. I have a very unique dynamic with my mom. Oprah could do an hour-long special about us. We're mother and daughter in business together. Sometimes you have to take a hiatus. You go through business and everyday life together."

(what pressures did Deborah face during her heyday?)

• "I always had to be "on," always amiable, like a superwoman. Everybody I was working with; their reputations were on the line based on how I performed and my stamina. They didn't care about me. They just cared about their reputation. They wanted me to sing my best 24-7. That's like asking an Olympic athlete to run around the clock for a year. You can't do it. Luckily I had family support. My mom kept me happy and healthy. She took the beating for me. Everyone gets sick, everyone has mental breakdowns, and I was no exception. When I was in a not-so-healthy place, she gave me permission to pull the plug. There were repercussions. She was my saving grace. That's why I'm not calling you from rehab now."

(is it true that Deborah dated Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys?)

• "You know, a friend called to tell me that was in a Pop-Up video on VH1. I said a quick hello and left at an awards show and somebody saw us. He's one of my best friends in the world, but we've never dated."

(did Deborah have any specfic things she asked for backstage?)

• "I never asked promoters to get me anything. I traveled with a nutritionist who got me fresh carrot juice, fruits and vegetables, cheese. Being from theater, I learned to be self-sufficient. I never demanded anything. No M&Ms with the green ones taken out or anything."

(looking back, is there anything Deborah wishes she had done differently?)

• "Not a blessed thing. I've always taken great time and care to really think things through and weigh them between career and personal life."

(interviewer mentions she turned down "Playboy")

• "At the time I was doing Gypsy, playing a stripper who was more of a tease and never showed anything. I thought maybe I could get away with the same thing, but Playboy didn't feel the same. I was born in the wrong era. I'm not comfortable with showing everyone everything. I never say never though. I've said I'd never get a tattoo and I got one. I said I'd never entertain Playboy, but I did entertain Playboy. Once you pose nude, there's no turning back. Some things are better left private."

(how does Deborah cope with criticism?)

• "You know, one time on AOL I saw my picture online and people were posting comments. They were 90% positive, but I had to read the negative ones first. We're not born knowing how to deal with extreme praise or extreme criticism. I go into this self-therapy; if it's good, it's like 'Wow, this is such a trip.' It's wild, overwhelming. If it's bad, it's like 'Oh my gosh, this person doesn't know me at all and they want me to go away and never come back.' This is all I know. So I say a) to each his own and b) I feel sorry for those who thrive on taking potshots. I never get a big head or depressed over it. It's like Cher. They counted her out when she started doing heartfelt infomercials. They've ripped her to shreds, and she went on to win Grammys, Academy Awards. I believe talent will conquer in the end. I feel like I'm the Cher of my generation ... without the Bob Mackie gown and headdress."

(interviewer notes that Deborah performed with her nieces on the "Today" show - do they have showbiz aspirations?)

• "Two of them actually traveled with me for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Rebekah, who's 6, is so taken with it all. In every family picture, she's posing. Diana, the quieter one, just comes to life. Performing gives kids a sense of empowerment and confidence."

(does Deborah have any projects coming up?)

• "Well, I'm working on a movie tentatively called Teen Queens for VH1. It's a satirical look at the teen-idol scene. I'm the composer and lyricist of a musical called Skirts. We're about to do a workshop in New York or Los Angeles, where we'll go through a one-week rehearsal process to present to backers."

From About.com's "Top 40/Pop: UK" area (July 6, 2001)

(any plans to tour the UK or Europe in the near future?)

• "Unfortunately I do not have definite plans as of now. I too have a soft spot for the UK and Europe and will do a project or tour there as soon as it's possible."

(what does she think when she performs her 80's hits in concert?)

• "It takes me back and I feel enormously connected to the audience. Music truly bonds people. I love singing the "oldies!""

(what made her branch out into musicals?)

• "The musical climate was shifting from Pop to Grunge rock and Broadway seemed like the best outlet for my energy at the time. Les Mis was on my wish list for years!"

(what does she remember from her time in London? Do she and Craig McLachlan keep in touch?)

• "He's a total goof! He always kept me laughing and at the same time was a total pro. He came into my dressing room to meet my grandparents wearing nothing but an electric guitar! I've spoken to him a few times over the years, but we've lost touch as of late. I wish him nothing but the best!"

(it was reported she was doing another musical - details?)

• "I was supposed to do "A Class Act" but it closed. Too Bad! We shall see what's next - keep ya posted!"

(why does she think her music's a hit with the gay community?)

• "It's upbeat, fun and open as far as the lyrics are concerned. I've always felt a kinship with the gay community. It's hard to pinpoint why!"

(why did she release "M.Y.O.B." on her own label?)

• "Other labels wanted me on their terms. I've been doing this too long to not do it my way. In order to be true to myself I had to say M.Y.O.B. to the labels and do it on my own!"

(does she plan to release another artists on her label?)

• "Eventually, but for now I eat up all the staff's time and energy!"

(has she visited any of the fan sites devoted to her?)

• "I get nervous reading what other people are saying - sometimes it effects me so greatly (both the good and the bad) that I can't stay in my zone. So I avoid reading stuff. But, I've heard about the fab sites!"

(what is her opinion on MP3 sharing and Napster?)

• "It would be okay if it were about listening to snippets of songs. But music "fans" don't realize they may be responsible for killing the very industry they love if they don't pay for the music. It takes money to produce music."

(how much input does she have on her own website?)

• "I send in pix with captions, answer questions from fans, write letters, etc. Everything else is done by my fabulously creative webmasters - Penny and Jourdyn."

(what does she see as the focus for her web presence?)

• "Communicating directly with the public with no middle man!"

(what would Deborah like to achieve?)

• "Tons of stuff. I'd like to perform a role I've created. Would love to study more classical piano, would love to do more film and TV, have a family, and stay sane while doing it all!"

From keepwalking.com (July 2001)

• "I'm constantly writing music and practicing, and I'll get to the point where I'm going to explode if I don't share my ideas. Whenever I've released an album, it's because I've felt the need to put stuff out there and connect with whoever I was going to connect with. If that meant communicating with 200,000 people instead of 2 million people through that music then so be it."

• "I sat down with a lot of the people I had worked with at different record labels, and everyone had these visions in their heads of who I should be and where I should be at 30 years old—and most everybody's opinion had nothing to do with who I actually am. Finally, my mom and I just threw up our hands and thought, 'Well, I guess if we want to do this right, we're going to have to do it ourselves.'"

• "It was really the only way that I could release something in good conscience. I didn't want to be someone else's idea of myself. I feel lucky, because what I'm selling has always been who and what I am— music that I write and quite often produce."

• "Take a risk and gamble on yourself. No dream is too big, and no idea is too silly. Somebody has got to be in this business, so it might as well be you."

From HX Magazine (July 2001)

• "Like Beyonce would say, ‘I’m a survivor!’"

(about "Teen Queens")

• "It will seem like this movie is actually about my life, but it’s as if my life took this crazy, twisted, warped turn. Luckily it’s not really about me!"

(advice for the young pop stars: find a manager who sees things from an emotional standpoint, not just a business one)

• "My mother has been my manager since I was 16, and she always presented the facts of any possible deal to me and then asked what I wanted to do. It’s great to know that every decision—even the really bad ones—were mine. With Mom as manager, you can never get too far gone because you’ll get called on it quickly by someone who knows you very well."

(Advice to young pop stars: expose yourself to different audiences)

• "While Tiffany went and played malls, I hit the clubs. I played three clubs a night, four nights a week for a year to get my first single off the ground. I would perform at a teen club, a straight club then a gay club, have breakfast and go straight to school, but it worked. The gay clubs were the highlight of my night. They seemed to appreciate the live music, and it was always upbeat and fun! At the straight clubs, my performance just got in the way of the slimeball guys’ pickup strategies."

(Advice for young pop stars: don't take the criticism or praise too seriously)

• "Even though I was young, I got my own joke — and I still do. Half of you must take yourself really seriously, but it is only entertainment. Britney lost me for a minute, but I think she now understands her own kitsch value, which makes it a little easier to listen to her."

(Advice for young pop stars: be self-sufficient)

• "When the Swedish guys writing hits for Britney and ’N Sync decide they’re not making enough money off them, they’re going to take their songs to someone else and the artists will be left standing there pretty much naked. If you aren’t writing yet, try to make the transition to writing yourself as soon as possible!"

(Advice for young pop stars: a little practice never hurt anyone, even if you're already famous)

• "No matter how good you sound in the studio with your reliable soundman and perfectly pitched microphone, everyone can use vocal training!"

From Billboard (August 18, 2001)

• "When God closes a door, he opens a window. Sometimes for me, he opens a doggy door and I have to squeeze through it. It hasn't always been easy, but I'm still here."

(about the current crop of young female singers)

• "I've met a number of the girls. Some of them have been really respectful, but sometimes I get the feeling that they're thinking, `Yeah, but we're doing it now.' Others get how the transitions work, and they understand how difficult they can be to make. Some people will say, `I admire your career choices,' and I sigh and go, `Thank God someone out there in the universe gets it.' "

(about her initial one-single deal for "Only In My Dreams")

• "It took eight months of working the song in the clubs for them to realize they had a pop hit on their hands. I still hadn't even met [Atlantic president] Doug Morris or [co-founder] Ahmet [Ertegun]."

(about the change in musical style in the early '90's)

• "One day there were New Kids on the Block, and the next, the whole Seattle grunge thing happened. Everyone at Atlantic began scrambling and going, `Oh, my God, what do we do?' And I just thought, well, nobody died."

• Atlantic "signed me to be their wham-bam, three-hit-albums pop act. I remember Ahmet bringing songs for me to listen to, which I found really insulting, because they were obviously losing faith in me as a writer when the charts weren't what they wanted them to be."

(about going into theatre after "Body Mind Soul")

• "It was a new thing for everybody then to bring in a pop audience to the theater. Professionally, it allowed me to survive."

(Deborah's concerns for the new crop of teen female singers)

• "I saw a picture of Britney coming out of a manicure place. I didn't even start getting manicures until I was, like, 25. And you hear Mandy Moore saying, `Well, I'm 17 now, I've grown a lot since my last album when I was 15.' You're 17, for God's sake, you know? It scares me, where you've got little girls imitating grown-ups. I hope these girls today know that they are allowed to have problems, even in a seemingly perfect world."

(Deborah's advice for the new crop of teen female singers)

• "Just keep doing your thing and let the spotlight find you. It's all about adapting to the ups and downs, the push and pull."

From VH1.com chat (August 23, 2001)

(the difference between '80s kids and modern teenagers)

• "Kids today grow up so fast. In the '80s, it was more about sexy innocence as opposed to being so blatant. I didn't know how to walk in a pair of heels at that age. I didn't know how to wear red lipstick, walk into a room and own it. Some of these girls today seem pretty comfortable with it, which is kind of scary."
• "I hope it's not all too-much-too-soon. I just wish kids would allow themselves a little more time to be kids while they can, because they're gonna have so much time to flaunt their sexuality later, and they don't realize that yet. Among singers, it feels like there's a race going on and stripping your clothes off brings you to the next level. I just wonder how comfortable all these girls are with that image when they put their heads down on their pillows at night."

(about Britney Spears)

• "I think she knows to a degree that she's playing a role. It seems as though she can distinguish between what she does onstage and what she does in her life. She puts on her face and her clothes and her hair extensions, turns up the energy and goes for it, which I enjoy. I don't get the feeling she takes that side of herself too seriously. She always has a little tongue-in-cheek glint in her eye when she performs."

(about Christina Aguilera)

• "I get the idea that Christina lives and breathes the sexual image, which frightens me. I look at her and go, 'Ooh, she's gotten a little ahead of herself.' There are so many girls out there wearing less and less. I look at their videos and think, 'Does that mean each time you come out with an album you have to lose more clothes and get more explicit in your lyrics?'"

(about not having a sexual image)

• "I've always taken the role-model approach. I care how my music rubs off on kids and I don't think you need to perform in a bikini to be current. My performance is filled with a lot of what 'NSYNC's performance is filled with. It's not like every one of those guys has an amazingly buff body and goes for showing skin -- they're charged with an energy. I have a similar energy and it's an energy you can use at any age with any audience."

From Gogirlsmusic.com (November 2001)

(about Deborah's busy schedule)

• "Sleeping is definitely one of the things I do in my downtime! But I love being creative and using all of my energy in different ways. As you guys say, 'Go Girl!'"

(about "Skirts" and "Teen Queens")

• "I'm working on a musical called Skirts. It's a long, tedious process, and my collaborators live on the West Coast, so it takes even longer. But it's moving along. It takes place in the Bronx in 1964 and centers around rival ethnic girl gangs who battle each other through dance. I've also got a VH1 film in the works about the fabricated rivalries between teen idols. Think Britney and Christina, and me and Tiffany!"

(about approaching major labels for "M.Y.O.B.")

• "Everyone had their own idea of who I should be, strictly a balladeer or strictly dance. I like to incorporate all different styles into my projects."

(how did she get Tony Orlando to do "Knock Three Times"?)

• "Tony and I were paired up to host a pay-per-view special together. We got along so well on the set. I felt like he was my long lost uncle or something! Basically, I thought up the idea, and he was on board. I was always a fan of his!"

(about hooking up with Chynna Phillips)

• "We bumped into each other on the corner and exchanged info. She called and dropped me a note, and we got together soon after that. She's a great girl and so talented!"

(about "Down That Road")

• "Lyrically, it reflects where I'm at as a thirty-one year old woman. I don't want to waste my time in dead-end relationships. Also, it combines so many musical styles I love...pop/rock, gospel, folk...it's something totally new for me. My musical tastes vary so much - I've got Matchbox 20 in my CD player right now, and on any given day you'll find Alicia Keyes, 'NSync, Craig David, Broadway music, Lifehouse...I listen to so many different things."

(about writing by herself or collaborating)

• "I don't have a preference when it comes to writing alone or with others. Writing alone is more personal, therapeutic, and subconscious, whereas writing with other people forces you to think in new ways and consciously defend your viewpoints."

(about refusing to be victimized by the September 11 attacks)

• "I am not going to stay home and cower. My business includes travel, so I continue to fly and feel perfectly safe. I have also gone to the theater, and attendance has suffered a bit, so I urge people to take in a show if they can. We can't let the amazing Broadway community down! I want to inspire others by example, so I'm flying, attending, and living!"

(how some in the music industry can't see past her MTV image)

• "Some of them do have perception problems, but that is not my focus. Instead, I focus on how many doors do open for me. I just continue to do my best work...they'll all catch on in time!"

From PlanetOut.com (in late 2001)

(when did Deborah first become aware of gay issues?)

• "When I was 16 I met my first drag queen, Belle, at a club I was playing, appropriately called Backstreets in Miami. I had never seen the likes of Belle in Merrick, Long Island, nor was anyone comfortable coming out of the closet at that time in suburbia. So you can say Belle was my entree into the gay world."

(if Deborah were to star in a same-sex love story, who would she visualize as her romantic co-star?)

• "I'd play opposite the adorable Reese Witherspoon."

(if Deborah were to write/direct a same-sex love story, who would she visualize as the leads?)

• "I was just waiting for Chris Klein and Josh Hartnett to get it on in "Here on Earth.""

(if Deborah were going to be a lesbian for just one weekend, who would she want to go out on a date with?)

• "Margaret Cho. Is she 'the gay' or is she just gay-friendly?"

(what's Deborah's current favorite CD?)

• "I've been hooked on an old Dolly Parton live CD. Hearing "Coat of Many Colors" made me buy a $20 flea-market banjo when I was 8 years old. As far as current CDs, I love Train, Michelle Branch and Evan & Jaron."

(what's Deborah's current favorite book?)

• "I've been reading Shirley MacLaine's "El Camino.""

(who is Deborah's favorite songwriter?)

• "Alicia Keys, Rob Thomas"

(what is Deborah's favorite movie?)

• "I loved "Fast Food, Fast Women" and "Legally Blonde" this year."

(who is Deborah's favorite Village Person?)

• "Everyone's gotta say the Indian Chief, no?"

(who is Deborah's favorite Angel?)

• "Farrah and Drew."

(who is Deborah's favorite Brady?)

• "Peter turned out to be the looker of the "Bunch." But back then, every girl wanted to be Marcia, Marcia, Marcia."

(who is Deborah's favorite Backstreet Boy?)

• "For BSB, I have to say Howie. He's my pal and the sanest of the group."

(what is Deborah's soap opera name (her middle name plus the street she grew up on)?)

• "I love my soap name: Ann Sterling."

(Deborah is the _____ of her generation)

• "I've heard many times that I am the Britney of my generation. However, I'd have to say, "I am the 'Electric Youth' of my generation.""

(what was the most important event in Deborah's life this past year?)

• "Being a New Yorker, of course, September 11."

(Deborah always has ______ in her refrigerator)

• "Cheese"

(who inspires Deborah the most?)

• "My mother -- she's indefatigable."

(what is something nobody knows about Deborah?)

• "I'm big on therapy. I have breakdowns. I just don't publicize them."

(Deborah describes her ideal mate)

• "See yentas in Long Island. But seriously: creative, quick-witted, romantic, tolerant and flexible -- emotionally, not necessarily physically."

(what does Deborah consider the most groundbreaking concept or idea of the last year?)

• "Christina Aguilera's baby blue and powder puff pink cornrows. And Tivo!"

(two words)

• "Good night (said to shut someone down)"

(who was Deborah's first celebrity crush?)

• "Adam Rich from "Eight is Enough.""

(what pushes Deborah's buttons?)

• "Oh God, where do I begin? As if anyone or anything in this business would make me angry? Basically, insincere or ignorant people and when people act like they know more than they do -- hate that. Also, inconsistency in people. I can't stand flakes!"

(squelch, confirm, or start a rumor about herself)

• "Did you hear I'm set to star in the Broadway-bound "Glitter, the Musical"? I know I just started that rumor a sentence ago, but can I squelch it immediately."

(the last movie Deborah laughed or cried at)

• ""Corky Romano." I love a good stupid, funny movie. Do the VH-1 Fashion Awards count?"

(what is Deborah's biggest guilty pleasure?)

• "Cheesy teen movies like "Cheese All That," "10 Things I Hate About Cheese," NSync's "On the Cheese," "Varsity Cheese." You get the picture."

(would Deborah appear nude in a movie?)

• "I never say never."

(who is Deborah's favorite designer?)

• "Bebe, Roberto Cavalli, Moschino, Prada, D&G. And on a less expensive note, Old Navy."

(what is Deborah's favorite/least favorite feature of her body?)

• "Legs, favorite. Least favorite is my short-waisted torso."

(In high school, Deborah was ________)

• "On tour."

(what's Deborah's favorite getaway?)

• "My friend's apartment building in West Hollywood, which I've nicknamed the gay Melrose Place. I have also recently discovered the Carnival Cruise -- unashamedly tacky!"

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