My philosophy has always been that I hope I have a good enough day to give me another one, I hope that I have a good enough year to give me another year. I know that's cliched, but it's the truth in how I approach my career.

It's hard to believe the life that 'Someone Like You' has taken on. It's proof that people hunger for great songs - and they are open to different interpretations of songs they love.

I'm obviously very involved with my own charity and foundation that I work with. Obviously, I'm very passionate about that.

I have learned from Twitter that you get that instant feedback about what people think about what you did.

Any time I get to go home is a joyous occasion.

I decided I was just going to sing the type of songs I gravitated toward and inspired me and moved me. I was going to let the people whose job it was to decide what places to put it, and let them do that. I'll stick to the singing part.

I think anytime you get nominated for an award, its a very humbling thing.