Nikka Costa quotes:

If you're going to be an artist, you have to create music that moves you, and to not try to fit in so much with what's happening around you. It's a career choice.

It's important for you to do what you love and not let anyone bring you down.

Spread the word about good music. Don't just listen to what's on the radio. If you put in a little effort, you can find some truly wonderful stuff.

Everybody got their something.

I come up short when I create music I don't like. The goal isn't to get into it to be famous; the goal is to perfect your craft and create your own sound.

I like writing songs all females can relate to - songs about when you're a chick and you get your heart broken and you go shopping.

It's my first love what I dreaming of when I go to bed, when I lay my head upon my pillow.

My first love thinks that I'm too young. He doesn't even know. Wish that I could show him what I'm feeling.