I think I don't take myself too seriously. You know as far as, it's a fun life. I take my music serious, but I like to have fun.

You have to envision your life, and then go backwards.

Songwriters, you have to work - you have to wait for residuals. You have to pray that the song's going to be a hit. And then a year later, you might get a check.

When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change 'cause you're are amazing just the way you are.

I came to California and got signed at a young age. And it's not like you see in the movies, where you start rubbing shoulders with Timbaland and Pharrell, and you become a giant pop star.

I really wish I knew what I was doing because I'd be writing hit songs every minute.

I don't throw lavish parties or nothing like that - I just want a bed and a TV.