To make big steps, you've got to take action yourself and not listen to other people.

I get a little sick of myself as a solo artist. I get a little bit bored.

Puerto Rico has a stray dog problem. Tens of thousands of homeless canines - hundreds of thousands, by some estimates - live and die on the streets and beaches all over this Caribbean island of almost four million people.

My guitar playing has not developed as much as I think it could because I never practice. I only play when I'm writing or recording or when I'm playing on tour. When I'm sitting around at home, I never play.

I've seen quite a bit of the world, but I really like Sweden and feel like I could live there some day.

Popular culture is filled with girls.

I'm really conflicted about my role as a front-person. I hate the attention.