Teens are always shown as one dimensional. They're stereotyped. When I was in high school, I cared about more than getting a date or making the team.

I don’t think [Requiem for a Dream] is for children, but I think if you went home and looked at the video games that your kids are playing, you’d be much more shocked.

Happiness is like the weather. Sometimes it’s rainy, sometimes it’s sunny, and you gotta just go through and accept what’s there in front of you.

The purpose of life is to live your dreams, you should never smother your wishes.

If you truly believe that your dreams will come a reality the possibilities are endless

It's nice if people ask to use your song. You have to make a decision as an artist how you feel about that.

Try and fail, but never fail to try!