When I was younger I didn't want to listen to anybody, but now more than ever where I am in my life I understand how important it is to listen, observe, absorb, and let that all come out through your music.

More recently I've come to terms with what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. That's why you start to see me recoiling from 'let's put out radio records, let's get rich and get on out of here.' I have gone towards more speaking to kids and putting out records that I like.

Be honest, be brutally honest, and if you want something go out there and get it.

There are a million and one fear tactics, just kick it out and at least be able to say that you tried.

I think that's the most important thing-two things really, have fun and be yourself.

Happiness isn't about getting what you want all the time; it's about loving what you have.

Everybody has their opinion and they are going to critique you.