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'm not about being sexy. I'm about the music.

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 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.

[People say]'You're always happy' and I'm, like, sometimes I have a huge zit on my face. But if you smile, people won't notice that. I do have bad-hair days but if you feel confident in yourself it would make people want to be around you.

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

I'm more of a comedian. I wouldn't mind being on SNL (Saturday Night Live). I think that would be cool.