Regina Spektor reflects on music as a means of emotional expression and connection with others, emphasizing the importance of how one does things rather than what is done. She draws inspiration from fairy tales, myths, and the vibrant stories and characters encountered in daily life in New York City. Spektor also speaks about her mixed heritage, having grown up in Moscow and New York, and how this blend influences her music. She values inconsistency in her work, seeing it as a reflection of the various facets of personality and the human experience.