I'm not writing just about melancholy stuff anymore, I made a point to cover a wide range of emotions.

I listened to my record and hear lots of influences. And it's very rich... it's got a wide spectrum.

The flattery is nice, but awards don't add up to writing quality songs.

I can't say I want to earn a particular award or sell a certain number of records, because even if I do that, the satisfaction only lasts five minutes.

Of course, I would be depressed sometimes, and my Mom would be worried about me because I would just sleep to escape. Cause I was so scared of being a musician or artist, or whatever you want to call it.

I'm learning a lot about myself being alone, and doing what I'm doing.

Well, I actually first got into music as a small child, and as I became a teen, I sought out making money from music, weather that was singing lounge gigs, backup in studios, or weddings.