When you're an artist, all you're trying to do is self-express.
I say what other people won't.
It's silly that anyone in this world tells you that there are only certain people that can marry you.
Controversial' as we all know, is often a euphemism for 'interesting and intelligent.
There's something to be said for failing. It's not the failure you feel, it's the failure that people project when something disappoints. You're back to ground zero, where there's no expectations, and that's where I like to be.
Don't let anybody tell you different, man: The main goal in life careerwise should always be to try to get paid to simply be yourself.