People seemed to think, you get to a certain age or you get married or you, you're comfortable. And so now there's nothing to write about: that angst is gone. The youthful angst. And that just hasn't happened with me.

Offer your art up to the whole world, not just an elite few.

Some of their best songs don't have bridges and choruses. So that made me think I should trust my instincts. My songs were okay, I figured. I didn't need to change anything.

If you come into success too soon, you'll burn out and be finished before you know it. If you let the maturation process happen naturally, you'll be happier with yourself in the end.

I don't mean to complain. I wouldn't trade my life for anything.

You should put time into learning your craft. It seems like people want success so quickly, way before they're ready.

I'm just like everyone. I like to feel togetherness with someone.