The economic crisis really affected my family - 2006 to 2011 were really bad times. Almost everybody in my family lost their jobs.

I would never know how that person felt when they first heard my song. They coulda been at rock bottom and my song could have literally been the thing that saved them, but I would never know that.

On tour things go wrong all the time, I mean that's live music, that's what it's all about. I think one of the things I'm learning is that when stuff goes wrong, really brilliant musicians have the ability to turn this into something interesting and unique. I think good people in any sphere of anything know how to deal with problems, how to take it in your stride. We are learning this by touring, by being put in these positions when we need to focus and deal with it.

I was never blinded by the American dream. I have my own dreams. You know what I'm saying? The Joey dream.

Yo, why can't I speak out and then have fun? Why can't I just be a human? Why can't I just do what I want? People just want to keep you in one type of box or lane.

Regardless of anything, my dad wants me to "get that piece of paper!" - degree over everything.

The economic crisis really affected my family - 2006 to 2011 were really bad times. Almost everybody in my family lost their jobs.