It's easiest to write songs when I'm either really in love or really mad at a guy. It's just always best when I'm feeling superemotional.

My mom made me go to a Britney Spears concert when I was young. And I was like, 'No, I don't want to!' she was like, 'You're going to be a performer, you need to see other people.'

My mom wouldn't let me sing 'Strawberry Wine' because it had 'wine' in it.

I listen to all kinds of bands. I like rock music, like, male rock bands. I'm more into that instead of female singers. I like Nirvana, Green Day, System Of A Down. I also like punk rock, and I love bands like Coldplay.

I didn't just write about boys and relationships like usual. I wrote about other things: rock 'n' roll, nostalgia, Hello Kitty.

I have always looked for ways to give back because I think it's a responsibility we all share.

Fame is a big joke. Stars need to stop taking themselves so seriously.