You're full of insecurities in your 20s - most of the time your heart's being broken, you're having a difficult time finding out who the hell you are, and I was trying to do that in the full glare of the public.

Real talent will get through whatever the obstacles.

My parents have a wonderful marriage, for many years. But I can't commit myself for such a long time.

I want to conquer the world and it seems like my own family is putting a stop to that.

My whole career was launched in such sort of poptastic style with 'Kids In America', and I liked - and like - being poptastic. Songs big on melody, high on energy, lots of attitude... what's wrong with that?

The big labels have less of a stranglehold on artists and how they record and where they go.

You're full of insecurities in your 20s - most of the time your heart's being broken, you're having a difficult time finding out who the hell you are, and I was trying to do that in the full glare of the public.