Who is that girl I see, staring straight back at me? When will my reflection show who I am inside?

Nothing is ever a setback. If anything, it just motivates you for what's next.

My mom brought me up to believe that my talent is a gift and a blessing.

It's important to recognize your own self-destructive behavior and be honest about it. You're only hurting yourself or losing out on your truth and happiness. I'm not afraid to face my own personal stuff. It's so important to dig it up and figure it out and move on.

The most vulnerable people have tough exteriors because they are very scared inside, and it's very hard for people like that - people like me - to open up. But playing it safe means you stop being open to learning. I always try to find the challenges.

It's a big responsibility to help someone express themselves as an artist.

Mormons aren't gonna buy my album but, you know, what are you gonna do?