I think to be successful at anything you have to put in a hell of a lot of effort. Pick your battles. I picked music, put in a lot of effort, and it's worked.

The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is, just be nice to everyone and always smile. Always appreciate things, because [they] could be gone tomorrow.

I really don't know what's good or bad art because all the art I like people tell me is tasteless.

I've been feeling everything. From hate to love. From love to lust. From lust to truth. I guess that's how I know you.

Be original; don't be scared of being bold!

The thing that I took away as an early fan from Bob Dylan was the storytelling aspects. He can tell some wicked stories.

I don't kind of want to be known as a one-trick pony who just does the adult-alternative song once a year that makes it onto the radio and people sort of think it's nice.