I write by myself initially. That's the way I've always written, just working on pure thought by myself. Then I bring it to the table with whoever I'm collaborating with.

Like now what Urban Outfitters has become is very much how I always dressed in high school by going to garage sales and getting stuff for 50 cents. Cost a little more now, to look like crap.

I wanted to be a veterinarian until I saw a video of a vet performing surgery on a dog. Then I decided I wanted to be a pianist.

I don't want to ever be a quote-unquote rock star. I want to just be me.

Everyone on the bus can laugh at me, and I'll be like, 'Screw you guys: I look good!'

Success gave me confidence as an artist. And now I'm able to do what I want without anybody thinking it's dumb.

It's okay to laugh at me, I only look scary.