I'm always shy and timid when I write in front of people.

Whenever I'm on tour and I'm in my hotel room and I'm writing and playing my guitar, I go in the bathroom and I record whatever I'm writing in there. It's just what I love to do.

I pay attention to how I look but I don't let it go too far.

Be happy and comfortable with who you are, whoever it may be.

Writing is my therapy. My feelings build up inside of me and then I sit down and write a song.

Bob Marley is a huge influence. I love reggae music, but I also love the purpose of the songs he writes and the style of the music - it takes your worries away and makes you feel good, and I think that's what music is about.

And when I perform on my own tour, I have to talk myself into going out on that stage every single night.