If sexy scares you, don't listen to my music.

I like 'Rocky Horror.'

I listen to crazy, robust rock music where they sing their faces off, and soul music, which can be similar.

My mother was always supportive.

The biggest risk I've ever taken is going on American Idol and trying to be myself. I wasn't going to try too hard to conform, and I knew that it could possibly not work out.

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

I never really listen to what people say. My thing is that my favorite artists are artists that are theatrical. Obviously when you are doing a recording, things aren't gonna translate as over-the-top.