I write my own songs. I made my own videos. I pick my producers. Nothing goes out without my permission. It's all authentic.

The world needs poetry now more than ever. It's the only thing that can keep music from copying itself and sounding the same.

In the end, I find my influences or inspirations where I can.

I'm not really interested in a ton of female musicians but there is something about Britney that compelled me - the way she sings and just the way she looks.

I've got a war in my mind

Initially the fashion world was more interested in me than the music world, which was strange when I first started singing.

Life is beautiful, but you don't have a clue.