I knew that it was my only shot to be taken seriously in the recording industry, because it's fast and broad.

The way I look at it is everybody should have the right to get married, if they so choose

Love overcomes hate. Love has no color. Love has no orientation. All is love.

I think the difficult thing is the transition between TV competition series and going into the actual music industry. There still seems to be a slight disconnect there.

When I was in high school I was 250 pounds.

I've been known to make out with girls from time to time. Couple drinks involved, you know, it's fun. And who knows, maybe it'll go further someday.

Pop is a little bit theatrical. That's the whole vibe. That's the point - is that it's great music, great melodies, great hooks. But, on top of it, it's a presentation. There's a showmanship about it. And that's why I wanted to be a pop star.