"The most important thing is trying to have some fun, relax and have some laughs.
Sometimes we get so serious in life and we just want our audiences to have a good belly laugh," she says.
The Topp Twins came of age in the 1980s, becoming known as ardent political protesters and entertainers who were never short of an opinion.
Today, they try to keep their shows spontaneous and topical, and sometimes even compose a new song the day of a show "depending on what's happening on the news that day".
One new song they wrote recently is about growing up and being labelled tomboys.
They say they are proud of their 'girls can do anything' attitude to life and the fact they cannot be pigeonholed.
Their authenticity is probably the reason for their enduring popularity. A glossy image has never been part of the profile.
Their "dig a hole and get on with it" attitude is the antithesis of the image most female performers portray. The Topp Twins have always let the lyrics, the music and the laughs do the talking.
And they reckon there's an upside to ageing too. "We've done our apprenticeship, learned our craft and now when we get up on stage we are confident. When we were younger, we were terrified before going out on stage."
"Ageing means we just don't give a sh*t anymore about what people think!"
Something they do care about, however, is living life as healthily and close to nature as possible. They say their latest television show, For The Love Of, was an inspiration on how to cook healthy food and live more sustainably.
"It's been really cool to see what other Kiwis are getting up to - to see them being passionate, not afraid of being different.
"This is what the real New Zealand is. We've been inspired by them and they have influenced what we are doing at home."
the fine print
What: An Evening with the Topp Twins
When: Friday, November 6, 8pm
Where: Baycourt.
