There are female artists I can look at that I find more in common with than the male artists, because they're blending the pop, dance and theatricality... but currently there aren't a lot of guys who go there.

I'm not scared at all... Of the cracks in the crystal ball.

The album feels like a new era for me -- emotionally, lyrically, sonically. It feels fresh, it feels new. It's still me. It's still stuff that fans know and love but it's a new chapter 100 percent.

I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay.

Yeah, I think speculation keeps things really interesting.

Wait a minute, I'm a fan of yours; you can't be a fan of mine!

I like 'Rocky Horror.'