I don't tell 'U.S. Weekly' which parties I'm going to. I write songs.

I truly believe that people like myself, who are in a position of entertainers in the limelight, should keep their mouth shut on politics.

My shows aren't about trying to save some place, because I don't feel that's the right venue for it. That's my politics right there: Don't bring politics to my shows.

I just wasn't raised a granola eating, peace love hippie type person. I'm from Michigan and was raised in and around Detroit where it is kind of you get respect and you give respect. That is how I feel.

It's not that I'm Mr. Goody-Two-Shoes now, but I've got my priorities in order.

I do believe in standing up for what you believe in and your family and your friends.

Playing a concert for 2 hours is pie. I would do that every minute of every day if I could. I love to perform. It's the 22 hours before the next show that kills you.