Mothers always think their children are prettier than they really are, and mine has always told me I look like Tom Cruise.

I'm screaming at the top of my voice

I guess if you're stupid enough to join the army without thinking about getting shot at, then you really are a fool.

In a way song writing can almost be detrimental, because suddenly you find an outlet that is a kind of cheating. You don't need to have direct communication. You can say, 'I can't describe it to you, but I will record it and send it to you.'

I write, "Give me reason but don't give me choice, because I'll make the same mistake again." I think that's what most men want to be told.

As a singer-songwriter who gets up on stage and sings about those things that make me vulnerable is an amazing experience. You get up on stage and effectively take your clothes off in front of thousands of people.

I try to tell one lie in every interview. It keeps people I know amused when they read the article.