Rarely, I think, do you find a relationship where you can experience things equally.

I've always been strong-minded, but I wonder.

You could have all the riches in the world, but it doesn't mean much without family.

The climate of today is not really focused as much as it was then on being able to speak about different cultural issues or different situations that were going on politically.

A Minor is one of my all-time favorite keys to play in. It's a very moody key, and also 'A' is the first letter of my name. It just represents the songs through my eyes.

My mother was raised very, very strict Catholic in the Midwest. There was so much fear and intimidation [in the faith]. So, growing up, I was always looking for my connection. I've found myself praying before meals, before bed; there's always been this gratitude for things that are bigger than me.

How far you go depends on what you want for yourself, how much you're willing to leave on the floor, and how much you wanna face the fears you have inside of you. It's everything we're all dealing with every day.