I think Madonna has a great deal of intelligence and capability. I have a lot of respect for her. She's taken her career and maximized it with intelligence and creativity.

Do the things you believe in, in the name of love. And know that, you aren't alone. We all have doubts and fears.

Only love is real...everything else is illusion

The downside of videos is that it will put my vision in front of other people, so they might not get the chance to create their own.

I'd like to know that your love Is love I can be sure of.

That's one of the things I love about being a songwriter first, last and always, because whether I do it or not, if someone does a great job on it, my work is done.

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