I just remind myself that the gifts I have, I've been given for a reason and that every day brings new opportunities to use them.

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.

I love Cher Lloyd's music. I didn't actually hear her music as I was creating my own, but it's cool that we have styles that are considered to be similar.

There's a reason why bullying takes such a strong form online. People don't have to push back as much as they would in real life.

I like to think about what the song is saying, the story of it, and conveying the mood of that to the audience. But at the same time, sharing through interacting with them and engaging them.

When things get tough, you should seek out someone like a coach or friend or family member to talk things through with.

I've learned from personal experience that insecurity and doubting yourself can really hurt you.