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

I always love to put hidden messages in my music videos, because I know there are people like me who, when they watch something, are really active, involved participants. I'm not usually a really passive listener or observer. So I do put those messages in there for people who spend a great deal of time [looking for them].

I think people would be surprised by his [Alessandro Michele] humility.

The idea that I would ever end up on David Letterman or Jay Leno is horrifying. I am such a freak in comparison to most other twenty-five-year-old guys. I have no idea what other people are thinking. I’m not really in touch.

I fail enough and I beat myself up enough. I don't need anybody else to do it for me.

As artists, it’s our job to delve into the uncomfortable, the difficult and the challenging.

When you are living your dreams it doesn’t feel like work, but it’s important to take some time away for yourself. It’s goot to make some time for your own company.