My songs are about not knowing who to be and not knowing how to act.

Popular culture is filled with girls.

Music is so hard. It's a struggle to get people to care. It's hard to make an impact in today's world because people aren't buying records anymore.

I'm pretty good with languages. I know a bit of French and actually want to live in France some day so that I can get fluent. I think it'd be tragic to go through life only knowing one language.

I'm totally committed to the cause of individuality. That's the only thing I stand by: independence.

I can't believe I got a major-label record deal. My music was quirky, and my voice was so odd and high and girlish, it was like a weird novelty act.

The whole thing about rock music, pop music, is it's really for kids.