I've sung other people's music all my life.

I think theatricality is just one way of performing. I don't think it's a better way or the way, but it's my way.

The kids that are different and out there and expressive and are bold with those choices, those are the people that grow up to be people we all want to hang out with, that become celebrities or become really successful in what they do because they believe in who they are.

My dad is a Deadhead, my mom's a Jewish-American princess from Jersey.

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.

When I was in high school I was 250 pounds.

You are so much more, than your orientation, you know it and I know it.