The world when I was 13 wasn't truly driven by tabloid magazines and social media and reality shows. I was able to have a little more of a private life.

I believe above the storm, the smallest prayer will still be heard. I believe that someone in that great somewhere hears every word.

I don't care if I'm in too deep.

My dogs are about unconditional love. It's so wonderful to walk in the door from a long day and all they want to do is be loved and to give and give.

I never really had any friends my age. I've grown up in the adult world all my life.

We definitely set out to make a great 'radio' record. We set out to write great hooky choruses-but with verses that said something.

I am constantly working out-circuit training, jumping rope, and stair-stepping, and sticking to 1200 calories a day. It can't be something that you're doing to lose weight, and then once you do, you're done. I do it every day of my life.