Anyone can sit down and write some boring artistic song. Pop music is the hardest [stuff] to write.

I would like to be called an inspiration to people, not a role model - because I make mistakes like everybody else. When I'm offstage, I'm just like everybody else.

I love my life, I wouldn't give it up for the world.

I think it's an okay thing to express yourself.

Sundance is weird. The movies are weird - you actually have to think about them when you watch them.

I think God has plans for everyone, and I'm just thankful this is his plan for me.

Bottom line: If you love yourself, it will all work out.