Don't idolize me, idolize yourself.

I find it so important now to be a role model and a figure. And I know that may sound strange to some people, but most important is my connection with my fans and the connection that they breed with one another.

I've worked since I was a five-year-old to be a performer.

A middle finger is more New York than a corporate ambush. I bleed for my hometown, and I'd die for my fans.

I don't feel like I look like the other perfect little pop singers. I think I'm changing what people think is sexy.

If I can be a leader, I will.

I started out playing in clubs. I always like existing under ground and over ground at the same time.