When I was younger, I was kind of fearless. I think it takes more courage to do things when you know more. I was completely naive, and I was like, why can't I do anything I want to do? You know, go for it.

I'm really getting better at guitar. I'm not trapped behind a piano. You can get out and move with a guitar and still direct the band.

Doesn't anybody stay in one place any more?

I love that I wrote with all kinds of different people.

I used to hate the sound of my voice.

I went to the High School for Performing Arts in New York for acting. I've studied it on and off for years and have done some theater and film.

I just sort of try to be a good person; try to write music that lifts people and makes me feel good to sing.