I had traveled to Russia and met with Snowden, which was a pretty involved meeting that required encrypted communication and the like. And it was fascinating because of who he is and what he's done. And more so because what's going on between our two countries, Russia and the U.S., and to meet Edward Snowden in Russia was unforgettable.

I was very much in my own world, never the popular kid. But I had a great family, a great brother and mother.

Pray to your God, open your heart. Whatever you do, don't be afraid of the dark.

So many people have tried to get happiness and serenity from outside things; it's pretty much common knowledge that is a road to nowhere. I've never heard anybody say, 'Fame made me the complete person I am.' Well, I'm sure people have said it, but nobody I respect.

Nothing is quite what you expect with Gucci. I'm just happy to be a part of their adventure.

If I was ever a teen idol, I’d kill myself.

I mean, if I'm going to the Oscars or something, yes, there are people that are contributing and I'll tell them what I don't like or whatever. I know what I don't like.