Art is really predicated upon the experiences that you've had in your life. You only have to share what you've consumed.

High school is a dark place; I hung out with ‘freaks.’

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].

Try and fail, but never fail to try!

Never think about something wrong you did in the past, always look forward with your head up high; have no regrets.

I live by the rule that you should follow your dreams…no matter what you do, you should follow your dreams

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.