SonicNetGuest says, "I started singin gwhen i was 15. That's wehn i started writing songs."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #178 from _sk8erchic: what's your favorite band at this time?

SonicNetGuest says, "This year... I don't know..."

SonicNetGuest says, "In the last year, I haven't been listen ing to that much radio."

SonicNetGuest says, "...I usually keep up more, but i've just been so busy."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #215 from _Stevie_Nicks_Fan_: Who makes your clothing?

SonicNetGuest says, "Margie Kent... She's been making my clothing since 1977. She works out of LA>"

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #257 from Mer_p: Hey Stevie... First of all, I think you are a beautiful songwriter! Second, what is your favorite part about what you do? Thanks, by the way, for doing this.

SonicNetGuest says, "The live performing is my fave part."

SonicNetGuest says, "It staartw with the song writing, thought."

SonicNetHost says, "Hi we're here live with Stevie Nicks - 'live" from the rehearsal studio where she is currently rehearsing for her upcoming appearance on Jay Leno"

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #264 from Erin222: Hi Stevie! What do you feel is your greatest achievement in life thus far?

SonicNetGuest says, "My greatest acheivment... Managing to be in a rock n rool band for 22 years."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #275 from Curtis1973: Will you ever record "Forest of the Black Roses"

SonicNetGuest says, "I have saved that song b/c it's part of a group of ten songs that I call the reenner songs. .."

SonicNetGuest says, "I really have kept those songs together so they'll all be a group."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #339 from kellyguest_24b938382: are you ever planning to put out a compilation of live performances on video??? we would love it!!!

SonicNetGuest says, "I hadne't thought about it. That's a good idea."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #386 from Mayan3: "Sara" is such a great song. Why have you chosen to no longer perform it on stage?

SonicNetGuest says, "Because Sara is the kind of song that is diff. to do on stage..."

SonicNetGuest says, "it makes such a great record... you can go a long and add very sudlte thing..."

SonicNetGuest says, "which make it work on a record..."

SonicNetGuest says, "when you try to do it on stage, you just can't recreat the sara that's on the record."

SonicNetGuest says, "i couldn' cut anything out of it. It just has to be the whole thing. May be one day i'll find a way to do it on stage."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #439 from Mikieray: Hi Stevie, What do you see yourself doing in 25 years? Is there a point you will quit touring and making music?

SonicNetGuest says, "I would tend to say I'll never stop making music..."

SonicNetGuest says, "In my case, it's reallyl my life. If i stopped, i wouldn't have a reson to be here."

SonicNetGuest says, "... we're not saying when i'm 80 people are really going to care what music i'm making. but i'll be off somewhere writing songs."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #260 from TMS540i: Stevie: What role did your parents play in your life through its ups and downs.

SonicNetGuest says, "My mom and dad have been very supportive my whole life. Before i joined FM, and they were supportive all through the tumoltous times of FM, when they didn't see or hear from me. They never got angry with me,"

SonicNetGuest says, "So basically they're the only ones who were there before the Mac. they're the only ones who really know me."

SonicNetHost says, "We're chatting with Stevie Nicks in celebration of her 3-CD solo box set called "The Enchanted Works Of Stevie Nicks" out on Atlantic Records TODAY! Send in your questions now.."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #531 from Skylark00: Will you ever release an autobiography?

SonicNetGuest says, "I probably will one day. NOt for a long time. The whloe fun of my story... my story isn't a racy story. It's really a great sstory. To change all the names would ruin the story."

SonicNetGuest says, "Untill I get to the point where i think everyone would think it was just fun, I could never write it."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #591 from Jeremygloff: what is your favorite album cover?

SonicNetGuest says, "Rumors. The picture of me and Mick."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #398 from The_Chain82: what advice do you have to give to your younger fans?

SonicNetGuest says, "If you're gonna be in music... get into a band. It' smuch easier to do it in a band, than by yourslef."

SonicNetGuest says, "Then refine your songwriting..."

SonicNetGuest says, "I feel it is ... you have to write your own songs..s."

SonicNetGuest says, "if you're gonna be in this biz your whole life, you have to write your own songs."

SonicNetGuest says, "You can do it!"

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #730 from Kepli_98: What is it that inspires you when you are writing your music and do you have to be in a special mood to write music?

SonicNetGuest says, "Usually, i'm more in a special mood... i'm in a special place."

SonicNetGuest says, "Enviroment is very important when it comes to creativity."

SonicNetGuest says, "I can have a bad week and come h9ome to pheonix, and go in and start doing music, which i never would of done if i stayed in LA."

SonicNetGuest says, "Shanging your enviroment is very importantt to creativity."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #1397 from Carolguest_1ea039532: Any plans on a tour this summer?

SonicNetGuest says, "i am going on tour..."

SonicNetGuest says, "my first show is may 27 in hartford."

SonicNetGuest says, "then, from the east coast to the west coust... 40 conerts..."

SonicNetGuest says, "i'm talking to you from rehersal in LA."

SonicNetGuest says, "I am very excited."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #159 from CaliforniaGirl72: Will any special guests be joining you on your tour?

SonicNetGuest says, "Special guests... Boss Skaggs is oopening for me. He is really wonderful."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #598 from DJFLASHYFLASH1: How has the music business changed from your start until now?

SonicNetGuest says, "20 years ago, you just knew ever;yone. you were more involved with them. the companies are so big now..."

SonicNetGuest says, "you're not best friends with the ceo of some record company. 20 years ago you were."

SonicNetGuest says, "it's not as crazy... as electric."

SonicNetGuest says, "sometimes i thingk it's not so much about the music as it is about the money."

SonicNetGuest says, "...and i'm sure people would argue and say it was always about the money, but i dont' know it that's true."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #1344 from Sysco24: What song you wrote means the most to you???

SonicNetGuest says, "that 's not possible to answerr.... when i'm writing a song, that is the most special song."

SonicNetGuest says, "i can't go back and choose one. if they got on to an album, they were a favorite. there arre 2000 others that never made it."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #1348 from HermesApollo: Do you still get nervous on stage?

SonicNetGuest says, "very much..."

SonicNetGuest says, "i have terrible stage fright...."

SonicNetGuest says, "if we're doing 4 shows a week, it gets' less, you get used to it... but"

SonicNetGuest says, "things like the the grammys, hall of fame.... i start getting nervous 3 days before... thsoe things are hard for me."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #1903 from STONER_SMURF1: What was it like working with Tom Petty?

SonicNetGuest says, "He's my best frind. He has been my dearest friend for many many years."

SonicNetGuest says, "I haven't spoken w/ him in several months... i've been gone."

SonicNetGuest says, "H'e fininfhsing up a new recors and i'm more excited about that than anything."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #1933 from Bandit75792: Hi Stevie I love your voice how do you take care of it?

SonicNetGuest says, "on the last tour we did 45 shows.. i had a vocal lesson every afternoon for 35 minutes... it completely paid off..."

SonicNetGuest says, "i hade no problems at all... i'"

SonicNetGuest says, "the idea of being a grreat singer is very excinting... if you study, you can work into it."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #1956 from Bernie_08251: Did you enjoy the reunion with the rest of the group?

SonicNetGuest says, "Very much. It was like a wild ride. It was a lot of fun, very creative. we got along great...."

SonicNetGuest says, "it was a dream come true. and too bad it's over."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #1457 from Ragged_Tiger_262: When will you start working on your next album?

SonicNetGuest says, "when i come home from this tour (summer) i have half of it written already. i have the other half to write."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #1428 from StacyB77: Do you plat the guitar any on this album?

SonicNetGuest says, "i very well might."

SonicNetGuest says, "and i also think i'll play some piano.."

SonicNetGuest says, "but that does no tmean i will do that on stage... i'll be too nervous."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #1462 from Heart576: Stevie whats the best part aboutdoing your own album?

SonicNetGuest says, "the best think is that i get more songs... that is the only reason that i went away from FM in the first place..."

SonicNetGuest says, "as a writer, 3 songs every year is just not enough."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #1984 from PatsyEdina_30: Hi Stevie, I'm 19 Years old and a huge fan, Is it strange to have fans of your music that weren't around when it originally released?

SonicNetGuest says, "It is surprising. However..."

SonicNetGuest says, "I believe that my poetry is really meant for everyone no matter what age you are. the feeling i writee about are not unique to any one age, it's timeless"

SonicNetGuest says, "i try to write stuff that will be for everybody. i did that when i was 20 and i try to do that now."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #2794 from kathyguest_08d40445: have you heard the "modern" Smashing Pumpkins version of "landslide"? if so, what do you think?

SonicNetGuest says, "i was very honored to have billy corgan pick out that song on his own.."

SonicNetGuest says, "there's nothing more pleasign to a song writier than doing one of there songs..."

SonicNetGuest says, "it also led ot me being friend swith billy corgan... and the possibbility that we'll work togeether..."

SonicNetGuest says, "overr this song, there's been this incredible connection.. he reached out."

SonicNetHost says, "We're chatting with the "enchanted" one from Fleetwood Mac - Stevie Nicks. Ask her about her upcoming solo tour to accompany the release of her 3 CD solo box set out on Atlantic Records today."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #2244 from N1ghtb1rd_02: Do you like it on the road or in the studio?

SonicNetGuest says, "i really like both, however, i like to be in teh studio for 3 and 6 moths..."

SonicNetGuest says, "that's thperfect ammount of time.."

SonicNetGuest says, "the first fm record was done in 3 months..."

SonicNetGuest says, "the fires st recored in 3 months..."

SonicNetGuest says, "all others took a year."

SonicNetGuest says, "the studio after 6 months starts to become really tedious, like you are going to a real jog."

SonicNetGuest says, "the best is to record of 6 months, then go on teh road of 6 mohts."

SonicNetGuest says, "beck said he as on the road for a year..."

SonicNetGuest says, "that is too long for me..."

SonicNetGuest says, "you have to not spedn too much time a t each, and kind of split them down the middle, then you don't get tired of either."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #2625 from Fleetwood_macca: do you like getting presents from the fans?

SonicNetGuest says, "i like getting them, if they feel like doing it..."

SonicNetGuest says, "it's very sweet... if they send it it must mean something. i get everything and totally appreciate it."

SonicNetGuest says, "My fans have exquisite taste!"

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #1982 from TheCaterpillarGirl: Stevie, I hear you're going on tour this summer. What kind of stuff will you be playing?

SonicNetGuest says, "The obvious songs i'll do. Stand back, edge of 17,k gold dust.. four songs off the box set, that i personlly love..."

SonicNetGuest says, "have never been played before... it will be a very different set."

SonicNetGuest says, "i'm having fun puttin git together."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3509 from KTguest_1b940248: Is it difficult to show new songs to people for the first time? -

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3611 from TopTenLinks: What is your favorite part of the country?

SonicNetGuest says, "i 've travel so much, i don't have a favorit.e i 've never lived on teh east coast."

SonicNetGuest says, "i've always lived in cali, arizon..."

SonicNetGuest says, "i've never lived in ny so i dont' know..."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3643 from bobbyguest_35a041134: I want to know what do you like to do in your off time?

SonicNetGuest says, "i don't have very much spare time...."

SonicNetGuest says, "when i do, i try to rest."

SonicNetGuest says, "FM when we came home on dec. 1, i started on box set dec 2..."

SonicNetGuest says, "i worked with the art director, my brother on the booklet right awayl..."

SonicNetGuest says, "i still don't have a break... i'm in rehersal right now."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3690 from STONER_SMURF1: Who did you listen to as a child?

SonicNetGuest says, "country... my granpfather was country singer so he played me lots of county music..."

SonicNetGuest says, "and he also played the guitar and sang..."

SonicNetGuest says, "my mom and dads played gospel hymns on the weekends.. so that was it... couyntry and gospe.."

SonicNetGuest says, "until i was old enough to listen to the radio, then i was on my own musical quest."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3558 from Gregguest_68d40670: Stevie, will you ever complete your children's story "A goldfish and a Ladybug" or is that something that you have put away or forgotten?

SonicNetGuest says, "it has not been put away, i have had some drawing done of my lady bug and my gold fish that are ooo precious."

SonicNetGuest says, "i wrote this song when i was a teenager, when the right time comes' along for it... it will absolutely happen."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3909 from TheBellaLuna: Stevie, what made you decide to do a box set of your B-sides?

SonicNetGuest says, "when songs are on a b side they are very seldom heard..."

SonicNetGuest says, "there aare a lot that never got to be heard, so tthis was the perfect op to give them a bit of listening time."

SonicNetHost says, "Stevie Nicks is here chatting about preparing for her upcoming solo tour & reflecting on putting together all the best tracks from her past solo records for this new release. Ask her about what special unreleased tracks might be on it!"

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3901 from Slvrsprgguest_2a041451: Stevie, if you were an animal, what animal would you be?

SonicNetGuest says, "A yorkshire terriior, and come bakc and live with someone fabulous... like me. I have a terri."

SonicNetGuest says, "She's little crasy.. not a traveling dog. I wouldn' take her on tour.\"

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3914 from St8farm: Do you feel the PBS special reeawqakened the public at large to your music?

SonicNetGuest says, "The special.. Absolutely. Probably the video fo the show wass the best thing to do to show people that you can still p0lay and are still rocking. I don't think y9ou can explain that."

SonicNetGuest says, "The great hing was that it was the whole 2 1/2 show!"

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3912 from VintonScot: hey stevie how was it playing at the white house

SonicNetGuest says, "I didn't play at the white house, it was at the inaugaration... at a huge venue."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3900 from Mickynicks: You love art. Do you have a favorite artist/

SonicNetGuest says, "Fave artist... a german lady artist... Sulamath Wolfing."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #2724 from Aracuna98: how do you keep yourself looking so great , what kinda diet do you have?

SonicNetGuest says, "Two years a go i wnet on the atkins diet.."

SonicNetGuest says, "and i lost 25 poulds... i still do a very low carb diet. Don't eat a lot of them, if you want to loss weight."

SonicNetGuest says, "It only took 3 months."

SonicNetGuest says, "When i want somthing good, i do. I haven't put on a pould, and i stopped smoking."

SonicNetGuest says, "If you don't eat a lot of bread and cerial, you won't ." SonicNetMod2 presents the speaker with question #4480 from guest_1b8d40653: Stevie, do you and Lindsey have any projects planned together?

SonicNetGuest says, "At this point, no."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #4589 from Clara_2000: Have any plans for your birthday?

SonicNetGuest says, "I'm gonna be in hartford on the 26. Wwe'll be in rehersal."

SonicNetGuest says, "my 50 birthday wwill be with the band, and the people in hartford."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #4583 from Stud21guest_298d41812: What was the absolute highlight of your career?

SonicNetGuest says, "honestly, i don't think the highlight aas happened yet."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #4578 from Mrsoul69: Is it true you were a waitress before the music thing started?

SonicNetGuest says, "yes, it's true. and not a very good waitress either."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #4602 from Ericguest_6b939917: What was your secret to quitting smoking?

SonicNetGuest says, "my secret was... i quit on jan. 1"

SonicNetGuest says, "on nov 1st i started telling myself that at some point i would be told that i would get cancer..."

SonicNetGuest says, "i opened myself up to the fear of that..."

SonicNetGuest says, "when a gross smoking commercial comae on i woulld turn it up... and believe it...\"

SonicNetGuest says, "neww years eve night... couple glasses of champage, so by the time i went to bed, i felt so terrible..."

SonicNetGuest says, "i have told myself about the horror ss of smoking for so long, that i felt so terrible, and when i woke up..."

SonicNetGuest says, "ig ot myself a patch on my arm, and never smoked again. and i smoked 3 pack of kools /day..."

SonicNetGuest says, "i have not suffered... and i don't miss it."

SonicNetGuest says, "i mean that from the bottom of my hears."

SonicNetHost says, "Send in your questions to Fleetwood Mac muse, Stevie Nicks who is preparing for her solo tour. Ask her about her upcoming appearance on Jay Leno..."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #4869 from Xhefer: What did you think of Hole's cover of Gold Dust Woman?

SonicNetGuest says, "I loved it. The fact that Courtney found it herself..."

SonicNetGuest says, "when someone wants to interpret something you wrote and bring it to a whole new generation of people.."

SonicNetGuest says, "it'"

SonicNetGuest says, "s great."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #4993 from EMTWILLIAMS: Do you feel that the band is more cohesive and more musically sound than it was 20 years ago?

SonicNetGuest says, "i think the band is playing better than we ever played."

SonicNetGuest says, "... and that's the best part."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #5241 from BigNixFan: what are you going to sing on Leno? and are you going to sit with Jay for an interview?

SonicNetGuest says, "i don't know, but i will do stand back"

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #2772 from Stevie_Nicks_ROX: I am a singer, I sing in public alot I was wondering, Do you have any Tips On Stage Presentation?

SonicNetGuest says, "believe in yourself when you walk out on that stage..."

SonicNetGuest says, "if you believe in yourself you can make everyone else believe in you."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3058 from KILNHOUSE: Ms. Nicks - what is the first song you ever wrote?

SonicNetGuest says, "a song that was never recored called i loved and i lost and i wrote it on my 16 birthday."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #2304 from Kentgirl24: Do you and FM ever plan to tour again?

SonicNetGuest says, "if i didn't feel that fm would ever paly again, i would be very sad, and i don't feel sad..."

SonicNetGuest says, "so absolutely we'll play again!"

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #5238 from majorettguest_30a040497: Have you seen Titanic ?

SonicNetGuest says, "i have..."

SonicNetGuest says, "the very end really killed me..."

SonicNetGuest says, "what stunned me the most was the end..."

SonicNetGuest says, "i've been in a few close scrapes where i thought we weren't gonna get et out it..."

SonicNetGuest says, "but i love that he made her survive." SonicNetMod2 presents the speaker with question #4527 from Lynda75: What is your favorite book or author?

SonicNetGuest says, "of fiction is tailor caldwell"

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #2823 from Sexmexmama: Hi Stevie how is Sara Belladona?

SonicNetGuest says, "The yorkie? She's fine. NOt happy that we're all on tour."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3092 from Joea64: Have you seen the various Web sites dedicated to you? What do you think of them?

SonicNetGuest says, "I don't have a computer."

SonicNetGuest says, "That's the whole answer..."

SonicNetGuest says, "The thing that scares me is that i'll be replaced.."

SonicNetGuest says, "like drummers adn musicians... it's very scary."

SonicNetGuest says, "i love that we can talk like this, but i hate the idea that i can be sampled. I'm still alive!"

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #2742 from Boywonderhere: What do you think of the younger generation, today?

SonicNetGuest says, "I thing it's great. Every generation is great. There"

SonicNetGuest says, "are a lot of problems..."

SonicNetGuest says, "that's why i do what i do, to make people happy..."

SonicNetGuest says, "to make them smile."

SonicNetHost says, "Stevie Nicks has released a total of six records in her remarkable solo career. Her 3 CD Box set - "Enchanted" is chock full of tracks - 46 of them highlighted by a number of previously unreleased tracks, studio demos & live cuts including some movie t..."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #5702 from mojo357guest_12b942185: what is your most memorable performance?

SonicNetGuest says, "Memorable performace as of today, is a perf i did last week..."

SonicNetGuest says, "a benefit for don henely..."

SonicNetGuest says, "i sang and old blues song called at last and it was the most f un i've had in a long time."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3794 from The_Triple_Goddess_ Macha: what do you have to say to the rumors that say you are a witch and pagan?

SonicNetGuest says, "i have no idea what precipitated those rumor..."

SonicNetGuest says, "i am not a witch. get a life!"

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3402 from Gypsy_Rhiannon: How was your experience working with Kenny G on "The Other Side of the Mirror"?

SonicNetGuest says, "i loved workign with kenny..."

SonicNetGuest says, "i think y ou would have to spend a fe w hours watching him play to understand it."

SonicNetGuest says, "he is just so good."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3403 from Cowgirl9_5: when did you know that you wanted to be a singer?

SonicNetGuest says, "i think i knew by the time i was in the 4th grade..."

SonicNetGuest says, "i was seriously singing along to the radio then!"

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3429 from Tom_Crick: Stevie, just picked up the new boxed set...it's great. Are you releasing a single?

SonicNetGuest says, "reconsider me."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3510 from Maolani: why do you tie the chiffon to your microphone?

SonicNetGuest says, "someone else just started tying ribbons many years ago, just to dress it up..."

SonicNetGuest says, "and once you've had a mic with chiffon, and empty mic s a drag!"

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3767 from BeckyHalter: Did I hear a rumor that you will be touring in a bus and not flying?

SonicNetGuest says, "that is true. i had my choice, and i picked the bus."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #5689 from RACECHASE: DEAR STEVIE, IS IT STILL COOL TO HAVE PEOPLE RECOGNIZE YOU WHEN YOU ARE OUT IN PUBLIC

SonicNetGuest says, "it's fine..."

SonicNetGuest says, "i have very wonderful and understanign fans...."

SonicNetGuest says, "they leave me alone... i go and shop and do what i want , and they let me do that."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #5473 from Cwithington: Do you see yourself as a role model for younger people

SonicNetGuest says, "well, i would like to think that there is a part of me that's a good role model.."

SonicNetGuest says, "i've had hard time,s and managed to survive, do maybe people can learn somehting from that..."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #3573 from Gypsy_27320: Are you surprised at the response to the reunion tour

SonicNetGuest says, "honestly, no i wasn't that surprised..."

SonicNetGuest says, "the first day of rehersal... i was very impressed..."

SonicNetGuest says, "it started out so goo, there was no way it would be anything but great."

SonicNetMod1 presents the speaker with question #2648 from guest_3ea040523: What song do you feel you will be remembered

SonicNetGuest says, "probably rhiannon..."

SonicNetGuest says, "it seems to be the one song that is always performed..."

SonicNetGuest says, "it follows me arouns."

SonicNetGuest says, "around"

SonicNetGuest says, "Thank you everyone for taking the time to speak with me today..."

SonicNetGuest says, "I loved it...."

SonicNetGuest says, "I'm not really a comp person, but this an incredible opp to talk with everyone."

SonicNetGuest says, "I'll see you soon, on the road. We're in rehersal, and everything is going great. I can't wait for it to begin."

SonicNetHost says, "Upcoming SonicNet/Yahoo! Chats ... Cherry Poppin Daddies on Thursday, April 30..."