I'm very closed off when it comes to working with people, I'm very selective.

I always see colors when I listen to music. It's difficult to explain, but when I hear the music I think about gold, blood rushing.

A lot of my friends do creative things and are doing really well at what they do - some writers, some artists. I'm in a driven circle. I've had a lot of opportunities that other people wouldn't necessarily have and seen some cool places.

I've definitely become more commercially successful. I think everything has changed over the past two years. People seem to take me seriously now as a songwriter for other artists and as an artist, which is funny to me because I always thought I was good. I guess that's the main change, which is pretty interesting.

To be honest I'd just love to keep writing hits for other people... That's kind of my secret dream.

[My mom] worries about me going and taking drugs, whereas my dad advises me on what drugs to take and what ones not to take. So, they're very different.

Live in the moment. Feel everything you want to feel. And maybe have a couple of drinks if you're nervous, I guess.