I don't go to record stores to look at my albums, but it's always a thrill to see them.

I have breakups that I can credit to every song. In my twenties, I picked people who would create that dysfunction and drama, so I could draw upon it.

Songwriters tell the truth.

You need to understand that a skilled professional songwriter can accelerate your success as an already talented musician. These people are writing every single day, so their craft is really sharp, and it's the best songwriters who consistently get on the radio.

I don't go to record stores to look at my albums, but it's always a thrill to see them.

Listen to the Bee Gees and you can learn to be a great writer.

I can sing in front of people. I can go on a TV show, live, and not feel like I'm going to throw up.