I gave up that idea of trying to make music that I thought other people would want. I just made music for myself and music for people that I knew.

I'm learning as I go. The music has drawn me out of my shell. It's made me open my door a little more and be able to look at people in the eye.

I love making music but with that comes a lot of responsibility and you have to put yourself out there more. I'm learning as I go. The music has drawn me out of my shell. It's made me open my door a little more and be able to look at people in the eye. In that sense of the word, it has been helpful to me so I am happy now.

I was doing stuff that for me was sort of more about playing real music.

Someone asked me if I was a method actor - I loved that! I needed to know what it felt like to lose everything just to do the Bad Day video! I could really feel the angst!

I realized the more I made the music for myself, the more successful I was becoming.

I just did whatever it took to keep making music - slept on couches. You would be amazed at how far $20 can go if you stretch it out.