The records are black boxes for me. Like, if you want to know who I am, my views, my perspective, things I love, things I hate, my convictions, my anthems. I've never let people's opinions affect the way I write.

My parents were strict, but it was the world I lived in. I had no idea there was a world outside.

Throw your stick and stones, throw your bombs and your blows, but you're not gonna break my soul.

You don't have to feel like a waste of space, your original can not be replaced

I think people appreciate a songwriter who shows different sides. The whole angst thing is cool, but if that's all you've got, it's just boring. Everything I write, whether it's happy or sad, has a sense of humor to it.

I am so grateful for all the love and support I've had from people around the world.

I fall in love every time. And I don't really fall in love a lot, but when I do, I fall hard.