In my mind, as long as I did what was right for me, I was cool. But that's not the way it works. You have to think about other people and take their feelings into account.

Anybody can get lost in themselves.

The way that I am now, I don't want to accept mediocrity. I don't want to accept the easy road.

Stubbornness and ignorance and determination are a very fine line from each other. I'm a very stubborn person, but not so stubborn that I can't learn new things and meet new people, but I have a one-track mind.

I think it says wonders about people that can write an entire album, and put out an entire album of great songs. I mean, the Brad Paisley's, Alan Jackson especially, even Taylor Swift - those people can really pen great stuff.

Being an entertainer includes knowing how to connect with an audience.

Australia is breathtakingly beautiful, and I can't wait to visit again.