I tried to just do things like make some money, be responsible, help out other artists who I see have had a similar path.

I was been raised to believe I was an artist. I believed what my parents said and fulfilled it, like a prophecy.

I had my gothy phase, but I was never a troublemaker or anything like that.

I love having the impulsivity to change course. I think it's key to keeping things fresh.

I was definitely a thespian of sorts in elementary school. I went to a real small private school and every year I participated in the talent shows and the school plays, all of 'em.

Funnily enough, I feel the most free to be myself when I'm not doing my solo project. Whenever I'm in a situation when it's a side thing or it's something not so infused with my ego. When I'm all over everything, it's a big responsibility and half the time leaves me in some weird nether state of insecurity and doubt.

At 35, I'm thinking, Oh, I don't have any of that initial inspiration that I had before, all that angst. I always thought I would burn out very quickly.