Physically touring is tough on me, not that I am weakling. I lose weight. I can't always find the things I need to keep my strength up. It is very draining physically. It is taxing for my mind and body, but in a good way. It feels healthy in a way to purge things out of my system every night.

My whole life was writing, recording and touring over and over again. At some point I realised I wasn't enjoying myself any more.

My dad was depressed a lot of the time, and there were a lot of things in his life that he never resolved.

Doing interviews can sometimes mess up my head. It makes me feel dirty. It's frustrating how the press recycles a quote to death.

I'd just like to inspire people to be themselves and do what they want and not conform to the rigid guidelines of the music or entertainment business.

I love playing in front of people. I feel powerful, 'cause I don't have to really say anything - I'm just singing.

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.