You want women to think of you in a sexy manner. It's all part of the business. It drives ticket sales. It's all a part of it.

Early in my songwriting career, when I was learning a lot about writing songs, I'd force myself to sit down until I came up with something.

Even with all the negativeness of the whole social media thing, I still think it's leaps and bounds more positive.

You know, if Kelly Clarkson wants to do country albums because that’s what inspires her, then let her do it. Look at Kanye West or Ludacris ... they aren’t rappin’ and cussin’ like they were on their first few albums, so what does that make them? It’s all in the eye of the beholder and the listener. We all use our outlet to grow ourself.

I think it's always important to constantly keep the band on their toes and try new things that you hope will work. That's how 'Apologize' was born, and maybe down the line another little song will be born by that mentality. I've always really liked that song.

Anything I've ever read by John Irving has been really well written.

From my dad I learned to be good to people, to always be honest and straightforward. I learned hard work and perseverance.