I see a lot of true artists... then you see them on the cover of Maxim. That's the lowest of low to me. I would never do anything like that.

College is for finding yourself. I've established who I want to be.

I auditioned [for America's Most Talented Kids] just to see where I would rank. I had been playing [gigs] around town, and I wanted to see what people thought of me because when I played a show, everyone would clap but I didn't know what they were really thinking.

I want to win a Grammy. I want to be on the cover of Rolling Stone. I want to be a musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live.' And I want to play arenas and have tons of people watching me.

Wear the outfit; don't let the outfit wear you.

It's a little awkward to know that the world is going to see you and your mom argue about stupid things and watch me get grounded...again.

[I can't start the day without] checking my cellphone... I love messages!