Being bullied is something I experienced in school, and it is not fun.

I think it's a part of being a citizen in a country, to know what is going on and to have a say in how they want their country being run. You know, that's a part of the privilege of democracy.

I think it can be fun to write about relationships just because so many people can relate to what you are feeling.

I really do love bluesy-jazzy music, so I love Etta James, B.B. King and Billie Holiday. I love that they have soul in their voices - I think that's something important is having.

The best thing about waking up early is seeing the sun rise.

I want people to be able to relate to the music, to enjoy the music, in a sense of it being fun and interesting and maybe kind of quirky. I want people to be impacted by the story.

I love Beyonce. She's so fierce. I also love Lily Allen, and she was an influence on my music.