I like that I stand for something like American Idol which helps musicians and artists get out there. It's important to have shows like Idol because it's so hard to get into the music industry nowadays - nearly impossible.

Bagel in the morning is the ultimate breakfast for me; they're just good.

I know who I am as an artist. I've always known who I am as an artist.

Doing charity work is always cool. It's always a good thing.

I'm not the guy that thinks I'm a perfect singer.

I'd love to work with Sufjan Stevens. He so gets it. He's amazing.

I overthink a lot of things.