It bothers me that no one has the patience to deal with someone who is just sad.

The writing process is very much like being in a dark tunnel, and you don't really know what you will end up with until you have created it.

You feel like you're trying to show off your cool by mentioning the five bands that you know are great and the five books that will reflect well on you. I can't do it. I should take the time to but I don't want to take the time to do that.

I like the idea that you would participate in mainstream culture, especially for young girls and young kids who are looking for an alternative. It's not that I'm superior, but I know that my heart is in it more than people who get into music for other reasons.

I have an identity crisis which is not resolved because I'm a dual citizen. My whole family is American, and I was born in India but I was raised in Canada.

I just write what comes to me. I didn't sit down and say ok, here is my statement. It's just a song that has a shout out.

It bothers me that no one has the patience to deal with someone who is just sad.