Yes, violence begets more violence, but historically this has been the way of the world.

Once you encounter people who are really testing the limits of kindness, that's when you start to build up a shield and close yourself down.

I'm pushing ahead on my own - you no longer need a large record company to make you a star.

I love children. I'd prefer to be around children much more than adults, actually. And I like animals, too. I'm just really into beings who are at ease with themselves.

You make a choice to make music or be an actor, and people automatically think they can have access to your life.

The blowing thing is something that you either have a predilection for or not. And I don't have that thing. It was just unsanitary. I couldn't do it. I am a complete germaphobe.

If I would not be able to create music, I would create art or something else. Perhaps cooking.