I don't feel I have to write deep and meaningful songs; they can be light and meaningless. It has to do with the place I am in my life, a really good place.

It's very difficult for me to say 'I love you' but to sing 'I love you' for me is easier.

I've spent my whole life trying to find out who I am, so I could express that through the music.

Worse than bad reviews is to be ignored.

I have a lot of confidence, but little Self-Esteem. This has given me a tremendous creative spark because it forced me to keep proving myself.

I do have a large audience overseas, and I want to continue to be an international artist.

You have to go out there and give a piece of yourself -- your life, your soul. And you better give the audience everything you can -- physically, emotionally, musically. Then maybe they'll accept you and give you a standing ovation at the end.