When you're writing with someone else it helps you think of things you never would've thought of.

I didn't grow up in a naked household, but nudity was not a taboo thing. My mother was an artist and there were naked sculptures and paintings all over the place.

With Twitter and Instagram and all of these vehicles where fans can directly interact with you and get your attention, there's a little bit of an entitlement. Like, "Why won't you follow me or write me back?" Well, if I write you back, then I have to write everyone back.

Sometimes to move forward you have to let go. I figured that out through opening myself up, allowing people into my creative process. It allowed me to write songs that surprised me, and in fact, inspired me.

I think just letting go is a really good thing to do in many areas of your life, songwriting included.

Some of the songs I wanted to be really full, [but] there's something to be said for just a voice and a guitar

Everybody, everybody wants to be loved