I never really expected "Hurricane" to be censored and banned around the world, but I think the good thing that came from it was that it created a dialogue, a conversation, a debate and a discussion. And that's a great thing. It brought all of us together in a unique way. And it made us look a little deeper in ourselves. I think it's a good thing.

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

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

You've got one life, live it. Follow your dreams, quit your job, drop out of school, tell your boyfriend that he's lousy and walk out the door. This is your time. This is your life. You know what? Dream as big as you want to, its the cheapest thing you'll ever do.

I was and I still am a dreamer, that made me the person I am today

Sometimes you have to fight in order to be free.

On the one hand, how many people do you need to love you before you feel OK about yourself?