After my tour I had time to stay at home, be with my boyfriend and hang out with friends and that brought me down to earth and helped me write music from a more relaxed place.

I was a big fan of Middle Eastern elements of music and experimental electronic and tribal sounds.

I think, for the majority of my twenties, I was always so concerned with what I didn't have, or what I still wanted.

The only lifestyle I'm promoting is the lifestyle of love and friendship. The lifestyle of music, and joy, and fashion. So whoever wants to come and get part of that lifestyle, we accept anybody.

Bowie's been a huge influence on me. I remember early on, my dad pulling out the 'Diamond Dogs' album, and the cover alone just grabbed my attention. I think I was probably around 12.

I started to realize I wasn't like every other boy.

No matter how much money, fame, and fortune you have, it doesn't mean sh** if it's not connected with love.