The way I work, typically, I do everything at the very last minute. Even if I was given two months, I'd do it in the last three days

I understand it's my role to realize people's dreams. I'm O.K. with that so long as my songs are my own. No one can take my songs away from me.

I read and watch movies. I can't go to the movie theater much anymore, though, because I get recognized. It's worse sometimes if I wear a costume and try not to get recognized. I watch most of my films on airplanes

If I write when I'm low, it will be a dark song, but I don't care. I want to be honest with myself at all times.

Beginnings come at random but endings always have a reason

I don't think you should meet the people you most admire. I don't want reality to interfere with my image.

I can't write a lie; the world of imagination is no good. I objectively capture my own experiences and those of my friends. I want to put true feelings into words. If I make a song when I'm sad, it's a dark one, but I think that's good. No matter when I want to be true to myself.