Because it's one thing when you - oh, I love this tune. But then when you go to sing it, it's got to have something really personal. Then down to 25, and then to pick the final ones I just picked the ones that were more personal, that had something to do with my life.

One of the most beautiful things we can give our child is music education.

Having felt people's love and support first hand through difficult moments in my life makes me feel it's our responsibility to help one another.

My inspirations include the Beatles - love, love, love them - Elton John, Carole King, and Stevie Wonder.

It's important to me that the words that I put out there into the cosmos, into the universe, be empowering or somehow positive for people that hear them, or maybe be cathartic if someone is having a relationship that's having a tough time.

You want your fans to like what you do, because it's coming from your heart and soul. You write it, you produce this thing. It's like your baby.

The sad truth is that opportunity doesn't knock twice.