Write your own songs. It helps you to mean what you're singing, which will then make it mean something to listeners.

The way that I approach music has a bit of a sense of humor to it. Something slightly different that people can still relate to.

I wanted to write about relationships. But I didn't feel I had the experience to sing about them in a deep way. Studying psychology helped me out in terms of my understanding. I still look through my old textbooks when I'm in need of inspiration.

I did actually like school. When I was 17, I was in college, but before that, I was home-schooled. I was very social. I liked to know everyone.

The pen is in your hands, the rest is still unwritten.

Live your life with arms wide open. Today is where your book begins. The rest is still unwritten.

As a teenager I had friends who had little music studios in their bedrooms and garages. I'd go and play around; very soon, my hobby became a passion.